Photo Contest

October 13, 2025

Candid and Poetic Winners of the 2025 Pure Street Photography Awards

The power of street photography is spotlighted with a photo contest run by a female-led platform dedicated to authentic street photography. The Pure Street Photography Awards saw 1,160 submissions across 34 countries and five continents, with Germany’s Stefanie Waiblinger taking home the top prize. Her photo captures the joyous moment a woman threw her bridal bouquet, perfectly illustrating the idea of being in the right place at the right time.

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October 6, 2025

Wildlife Photography Contest Honors the Resilience of Nature

Every year, the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) runs the Rewilding Europe Awards to spotlight stories of recovery and co-existence between species. These moving photos, often reminders of the damage humans have done, often offer a glimmer of hope for Earth’s future. This year, Spain’s Jon A. Juárez won the award for his fascinating photo of scientists attempting to revive Atlantic sturgeon across Europe.

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September 29, 2025

Exposure One Awards Celebrates Timeless Beauty of Black and White Photography

The Exposure One Awards celebrates the beauty of monochrome photography with the announcement of its winners. This premier black and white photography contest saw entries from 64 countries, with Mexican photographer Arturo Gómez Sierra earning the title of International Photographer of the Year. His photo Lux, in which light filters down to illuminate a cross, shows the simple beauty of working in black and white.

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September 22, 2025

Amazing Winners of the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

A mindblowing view of cauliflower soft coral has won the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. Western Australian photographer Ross Gudgeon captured the image in the waters of Lembeh Strait in Indonesia. The macro view of the coral, known for its puffy texture created by bump-like polyps, takes viewers into a psychedelic world few have the opportunity to see.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.