Color Photography Competition Celebrates All the World’s Hues
The winners of the reFocus Awards 2024 Color Photography Contest have been announced with over $4,000 in cash prizes being handed out.
Celebrating the color spectrum, the competition is split into Professional and Non-Professional with a multitude of categories covering people, nature, landscapes, analog, and more.
Professional Overall Winners
![](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-1st-Place-Pro-21577-2024-CC-Laura-Zalenga-laurazalenga-534x800.jpg)
![A young man lies on a mat inside a makeshift tent, his expression weary. a small cat sits closely nearby, amidst a cluttered setting with belongings and fabric draping the background.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-2nd-Place-Pro-2024-Satoshi-Takahashi-satoshitakahashi_photography-800x533.jpg)
![A kingfisher perched on the edge of a tin can filled with water, holding a fish in its beak against a plain blue background.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-1-2024-CC-Kaat-Stieber-kaat_stieber_-800x800.jpg)
![Two vibrant orange birds perched on a stack of oranges and a juicer, with one bird seeming to pour juice into a glass, all against an orange backdrop.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-4-2024-CC-Kaat-Stieber-kaat_stieber_-600x800.jpg)
Non-Professional Overall Winners
![Four children engage in a mystical, theatrical scene in a dimly lit room with rustic decor, featuring masks and expressive gestures around a wooden table.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-1st-Place-NonPro-2024-Asep-Setiawan-shootwithawan-800x559.jpg)
![A woman stands partially inside a small photo booth labeled "fotoautomatica" on a city street, with only her legs visible from the knee down.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-2nd-Place-NonPro-2024-Sara-Camporesi-SARACAMPORESI.IT_-600x800.jpg)
![A silhouette of a person shooting a basketball at an outdoor hoop against a twilight sky, with a full moon perfectly aligned behind the hoop.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-3rd-Place-NonPro-2024-Adrian-Limani-adrianlimani-530x800.jpg)
Entrants came from over 60 countries offering “unique and captivating perspectives” that celebrate the power of color photography.
The judges included regular PetaPixel contributor and Deputy Director of Photography at ABC News Gary Hershon as well as Aaron St. Clair, Director of Editorial Content at Shutterstock, Casey Hanrahan, Director of Gilman Contemporary, Sara Morosi, Photo Editor, Daniel Melamud, Editor at Rizzoli and many more.
Category Gold Winners – Professional
![Close-up image of a wasp's head, showing detailed textures of its eyes, antennae, and yellow-black striped face covered in tiny water droplets.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Nature-2024-CC-Tony-M-North-tnorth67-800x667.jpg)
![A vibrant image of a red, stepped structure against a clear blue sky, creating a visually striking geometric pattern.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Minimalism-2024-CC-Paul-Jobin-800x533.jpg)
![A vibrant, fast-moving carousel swing ride at an amusement park, with people joyfully riding on suspended chairs under a bright blue sky.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-FilmAnalog-2024-CC-Thalita-May-_thalitamay-@thalitamayphotography-800x551.jpg)
![Two young monks in traditional attire play musical instruments in a room, with others seated in the background. the focus is on the monk in the foreground wearing a large red ceremonial hat.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Portrait-2024-CC-Mario-Marino-601x800.jpg)
Category Gold Winners – Non-Professional
![Aerial view of a colorful community garden with various sections including a basketball court, a playground, and diverse plant beds, all arranged in a decorative and organized pattern.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Aerial-2024-CC-Sebastian-Piorek-sebastian.piorek-800x558.jpg)
![Two white and ginger cats sit by a pole, curiously observing two small birds on a patterned floor, against a blue background.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Domestic-Animals-2024-CC-Joyce-Reinertson-691x800.jpg)
![A woman dressed in a traditional east asian hanbok and conical hat holds an intricate silver fan, looking contemplative against a dark background.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Fashion-Beauty-2024-CC-Alex-Tsarfin-tsarfin.art-3-533x800.jpg)
![A breathtaking view of a mountain range reflected in a tranquil lake at sunrise, with colorful clouds scattered across a vibrant sky.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Landscapes-2024-CC-Judith-Kuhn-800x533.jpg)
![Two ibexes stand on hind legs facing each other in a grassy mountainous area, seemingly engaged in a playful or confrontational interaction.](https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2024/04/reFocus-Awards-Wildlife-2024-CC-Judith-Kuhn-800x533.jpg)
To see all of the winners head to the reFocus Awards website.