Photography

November 11, 2026

Eye-Opening Finalists of the 2026 Close-up Photographer of the Year Contest

There’s a lot of wonder to see in the world if you just look closely. One photo contest celebrates the smaller things in nature you might miss at first glance. Called Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY), the competition recognizes close-up, macro, and micro photography from creatives worldwide. The eighth (2026) edition of CUPOTY has just announced its shortlist, narrowing the top 100 photos from a record 15,388 entries.

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November 8, 2026

Legendary Mexican Photographer Graciela Iturbide Honored With Leica Hall of Fame Award

Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide is celebrated among the creative community for her enigmatic yet eye-catching visual language. Her unique blend of mysticism, tradition, and identity, mostly shot in black and white, has earned Iturbide a place among the upper echelons of contemporary photography. Now, in recognition of her life’s work, Iturbide has been inducted into the Leica Hall of Fame.

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November 3, 2026

A Fascinating Photo of Mold Wins the 2026 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A stunning image of mold has claimed the top spot in the 2026 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Photographer Imre Potyó captured this fascinating photo of an electric-blue pin mold growing on bat guano as a colony hibernates behind it. The image, while real, initially reads as abstract; the wiry mold resembles a starburst, while the bats appear as triangular shapes, almost like paper planes.

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October 27, 2026

2026 Weather Photographer of the Year Shortlist Captures Nature at Its Most Dramatic

Weather can transform a landscape in minutes. Dramatic storms roll in, unusual clouds fill the sky, and fog, snow, or rain can make even a familiar place look completely different. The shortlisted images in the 2026 Weather Photographer of the Year competition capture these fleeting moments from around the world. Organized by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS), the annual competition celebrates photographs that show weather in all of its beauty, power, and unpredictability.

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