The realm of macro photography unveils a secret universe, often unseen by our unaided senses, and the selection of 20 winning images from the 35 Photography Awards provides an astonishing portal into these minuscule marvels. Every celebrated photograph displays remarkable clarity, surface quality, and vibrant hues, disclosing the exceptional artistry present in the fleeting moments of the natural world and our daily existence.
Consider the elaborate designs adorning an insect’s wing or the subtle iridescence of a droplet of morning moisture; these pictures underscore the expertise, perseverance, and creative insight necessary to record such captivating close-range perspectives. The 35 Photography Awards recognize outstanding work across diverse photographic categories, yet this compilation of macro triumphs distinguishes itself through its capacity to convert diminutive subjects into expansive visual narratives.
Whether it’s a striking depiction of a butterfly in motion or the frozen architecture of a solitary ice crystal, each photograph encourages one to pause and value the overlooked splendor that surrounds us. These visuals not only exhibit technical brilliance but also serve as a reminder of the captivating, complex specifics that contribute to our world’s profound beauty.
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#1 – 1st Place: Photo by Dzulfikri, Indonesia
#2 – 2nd Place: Orchid Pink Mantis by Andri Priyadi, Russian Federation
#3 – 3rd Place: Photo by Fabio Sartori, Italy
#4 – Photo by Tran The Ngoc, Vietnam
#5 – Portrait of a Botyodes moth by Raghuram Annadana, India
#6 – Photo by Irina Koledova, Russian Federation
#7 – Photo by Hasan Baglar, Cyprus
#8 – Eyes by Hardeep Solanki, India
#9 – Photo by Javier Ruperez, Spain
#10 – Unity is strength by Dang Thanh Tinh, Viet Nam
#11 – Photo by Yevgenii Lukashuk, Ukraine
#12 – Rain shelter by QuocToan Nguyen, Viet Nam
#13 – Photo by Ivan Radkov, Russian Federation
#14 – Photo by Andrey Rut, Russian Federation
#15 – Going down by Rawisyah Aditya, Indonesia
#16 – Portia and prey by Tran The Ngoc, Viet Nam
#17 – The Dragon by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz, Spain
#18 – Photo by Fabio Sartori, Italy
#19 – Photo by Yuriy Yurevich, Russian Federation
#20 – Photo by Akirul Islam Fahad, Bangladesh
