Photo Contest

September 24, 2025

Colorful “Ladybugs of the Sea” Win 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

A colorful macro photo of two tiny “ladybugs of the sea” won Bali-based photographer Yury Ivanov the title of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025. The contest, organized by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, is always a delightful way to view different perspectives on the sea, and Ivanov’s win exemplifies how much there is to see. The image, which was taken at a dive site in Bali, won out over 15,000 other entries.

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September 18, 2025

2025 Minimalist Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Simplicity

The Minimalist Photography Awards once again reminds us of the beauty of simplicity. With the announcement of its 2025 winners, the photo contest showcases creative thinking that transforms a minimalist scene into something exceptional. Thanks to these photographers, the public is given a new perspective on what may be considered mundane. With over 7,000 images submitted from photographers across more than 50 countries, the competition was fierce.

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September 16, 2025

Winners of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Highlight Real Beauty in Our Environment

After a rigorous judging process, the winners of the 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards have been announced. Now in its fifth year, the competition was fierce; but in the end, Australian photographer Joy Kachina was named Natural Landscape Photographer of the Year for her strong portfolio of work. Based in Tasmania, Kachina is a professional landscape photographer whose work is inspired by the rich beauty of Tasmanian forests.

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September 10, 2025

20 Awe-Inspiring Winning Photos from the 2025 Underwater Awards Australasia

An image of a leopard seal opening wide in the waters off Antarctica won photographer James Ferrara top honors at the 2025 Underwater Awards Australasia. Organized for the second year by DivePhotoGuide (DPG), Underwater Australasia, and UW Images, the contest asks underwater photographers from around the world to submit their best photographs taken in the Australasia region.

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