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October 30, 2025

A Rare Circular Rainbow Wins the 2025 Weather Photographer of the Year Contest

A perfectly circular rainbow has come away with the big prize at the Royal Meteorological Society’s Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition. Geshuang Chen and Shuchang Dong took the unique photo that earned them the overall win in this 10th anniversary edition of the contest. Engineer and astronomy photographer Geshuang Chen flew his drone above a lake for the spectacular capture, which shows a rare full-circle rainbow.

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October 21, 2025

Charming Winners of the 2025 Dog Photography Awards Honor Our Furry Friends

Dog lovers rejoice. The winners of the photography awards just for you have been announced. Australian pet photographer–and My Modern Met Academy instructor—Belinda Richards was named the overall winner in the 2025 Dog Photography Awards for her charming photo I’m All Ears. In her winning image, Richards doesn’t just take a picture but tells a story.

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October 17, 2025

Professional Photographer Association Announces Winners of 40th Annual Photo Contest

The 40th annual AOP Photography Awards have announced their winners. Recognizing professional ability, technical excellence, and talent, the awards are a place for photographers of all levels. This year, 10 category winners and four special award winners were singled out for their creative abilities. The awards are open to all AOP Accredited Photographer and Assisting Photographer members, who submit their best work in a wide range of subjects.

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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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