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Canadian Geographic awards 2022 Photos of the Year
Canadian Geographic has decided on Alan Poelman of Atikokan, Ont., as its 2022 Photographer of the Year. Poelman captured a picture of a lynx looking immediately at his digital camera. “I was out in the vicinity of a lake I frequented as a child and I observed him hop throughout the highway,” Poelman stated of the photo in a press launch released on Friday. “I have by no means been as energized about a picture as I was for the lynx come upon.” Poelman gained the $5,000 grand prize for his image, which captured the judges’ focus for its depth, quality and selection. The picture was chosen out of a lot more…
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National Geographic spotlights extraordinary photography as ‘Pictures of the Year’: Here are 10 great shots
National Geographic has released its roundup of the most intriguing photos of 2022. The brand’s “Pictures of the Year” issue showcased stunning photography captured in locations all around the world — and right here in the U.S. as well. Of a whopping 2,238,899 total photos snapped by NatGeo’s team of photographers, 118 were selected as the top shots. FIVE US DESTINATIONS MADE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S ‘BEST OF THE WORLD’ TRAVEL LIST: ARE YOU SURPRISED? The pictures were taken with the help of 4,000 pounds of gear shipped into the field by NatGeo staff photo engineer Tom O’Brien. The images capture everything from scenic Mount Everest views to a tapir strolling through…
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Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition: The winning images
A humpback whale carcass being circled on the ocean floor is the winning image in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Illustrating the notion of life and death, judges said the image, taken by Ashlee Jansen, was a reminder of how harsh nature and the food chain could be, yet an important part of the natural ecosystem. The competition, which began in 2004 as ANZANG Nature Photography, is a partnership between the South Australian Museum and Australian Geographic. The museum will stage an exhibition featuring all finalists from Saturday August 27 until the end of October. Here’s a look at the winners and some of the runners-up across the ten categories: Animals in Nature Winner: Night…
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