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September 15, 2026

Amazing Winners of the 2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology Image Competition

Nature-centric photo contests feature images shot through the eyes of photographers trained in the formal aspects of composition. Often, it’s about crafting an artful picture. But what about photographs shot through the eyes of a researcher? One contest is for researchers, put on by researchers.

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September 14, 2026

Winning Images of the 2026 European Photography Awards Will Make You Look at the World Differently

The best photographs surprise viewers and bring them into a unique, inspiring moment.

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September 11, 2026

Dive Into the Winning Images and Films of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 Competition

There’s a lot happening beneath the ocean’s surface that most of us will never get the chance to see.

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September 3, 2026

Get a Sneak Peek of the Winning Images in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Contest

A polar bear peers through a looking glass (aka Arctic sea ice) while a butterfly narrowly escapes the sticky tongue of an African bullfrog. These are just two of the incredible images that are finalists in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition. The prestigious photo contest has given us a sneak peek at its 100 winning images to kickstart its 62nd year.

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September 3, 2026

Striking Winners of the 2026 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums Photo Contest

From a mud-loving elephant to a tiny crab tucked inside an anemone, the winners of the 2026 BIAZA Photo Competition...

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September 2, 2026

Amazing Winners of the 2026 Minimalist Photography Awards Prove That Less Is More

The winners of the 2026 Minimalist Photography Awards have just been announced, celebrating the striking power of simplicity across 12...

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August 4, 2026

Glowing Fishing Net Caught in a Mangrove Tree Wins the 2026 Mangrove Photography Awards

A glowing net, seemingly erupting from the branches of a mangrove, has an otherworldly feel. It’s as if the mesh is some alien being, intent on ensnaring the tree before moving to its next victim. The net, of course, is not some extraterrestrial, but its eerie presence is the result of human action.

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July 27, 2026

Free-To-Enter Wellcome Photography Contest Offers $70,000 in Prizes

As the Wellcome Photography Prize celebrates its 30th year, it continues its mission of highlighting photography and scientific imagery that...

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July 24, 2026

2026 Siena International Photo Awards Festival Announces Amazing Nominees

The Siena International Photo Awards Festival is three competitions wrapped up in one event, celebrating the breadth and creativity inherent...

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July 20, 2026

29 Spectacular Finalists of the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has just announced its finalists, and the shortlisted images are truly breathtaking. For the 2026 edition of the contest, almost 4,000 photographs were submitted by both professional and amateur creatives from 66 countries around the world. Now, an expert panel of judges from the art and astronomy worlds have narrowed the search for a winner to 29 works across different categories.

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