1st Place: Between the Stars by Tibor Litauszki
The 2023 Close-Up Photographer of the Year Water Challenge winners again captivated audiences with their stunning photographs of water’s ethereal beauty and complexity.
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Each photo captures awe and magic, from fragile droplets in midair to enormous cascades. These stunning photographs capture the movement of water and turn it into beauty via amazing composition and detail. The photographers’ stunning photos capture moments of peace, energy, and beauty, reinforcing water’s enduring appeal in photography.
2nd Place: Poppies Tiarella in Ice by Ian Gilmour
3rd Place: The Ice Skater by Sebastien Blomme
Finalist: Milking Bonnets by Tony North
Finalist: Last Flight by Harald Cederlund
Finalist: Moss Springtail by Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas
Finalist: Plastic Sailors by Sandra Stalker
Finalist: Long Over Dew by Pete Burford
Finalist: Pond Geometry by Abby Raeder
Finalist: Slime Moulds and Raindrops by Barry Webb
Finalist: Sparkling Crown by Claudia Gaupp
Finalist: You See Better With Four Eyes by Gabi Swart