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The image depicts an underwater scene divided into two parts. On the left, a whale opens its mouth wide to consume a large school of fish. On the right, a vibrant yellow-green fish swims near the surface of the water, lit by sunlight filtering through.

The Beautiful Images That Won Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024

A month after Oceanographic Magazine showed off the outstanding finalists of its 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest, the judges have selected the competition's overall winners. All 10 winning photographers skillfully demonstrate the beauty and impact of underwater photography.

World Nature Photography Awards 2024 winning photographs

Glorious Gannet Portrait Wins World Nature Photography Awards

The World Nature Photography Awards announced the winners of its 2024 contest, celebrating the best in nature and wildlife photography. British photographer Tracey Lund won the top prize for her stunning portrait of a pair of gannets swimming off the coast of the Shetland Islands.

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2023

Jaw-Dropping Climber Portrait Wins Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2023

A woman won the grand prize for the first time in the 17-year history of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest contest, the world's largest action sports photo competition. Australian photographer Krystle Wright wowed the more than 50 contest judges with an incredible photo of climber Angela VanWiemeersch scaling a cliff in Long Canyon, Utah.

The Baffling Allure of Staged Photos in Photography Competitions

Ah, the world of photography – where the line between candid images and artfully contrived scenes grows increasingly hazy. It’s as if the debate about staged photos and their place in photography competitions never quite loses its luster. But wait, we’ve got another gem to share: the revelation of a prize-winning staged photograph in yet another photography competition.