Macro in the spotlight
After more than 20 hours of evaluation, the judges selected photographs that explored in detail various natural environments and numerous species. Among the finalists, photographs like Flowing Kelp
by Sigfrido Zimmermann show underwater algae bathed in filtered light, while Wallaby Baby
by Pedro Jarque captures the emergence of a young wallaby from its mother's bag. This type of image offers a detailed vision of often inaccessible scenes from the animal and plant world.
In the Animals category
In the Animals category, we find portraits of significant scenes, such as Deadly Amplexus
by Aloys Pichard, who shows a reproduction scene among toads, and Pine Marten
by Csaba Daróczi, a black and white portrait of a marten in the forest. Other categories, such as Insects, include photographs such as Clash of the Titans
by Svetlana Ivanenko, who captures two beetles in the middle of a fight. These images show the diversity and intensity of the animal world in close-up.
Fascinating mushrooms
The Underwater category is also impressive. Everything’s-a-ok
by Gabriel Jensen shows a fish caught between the shells of a giant clam, while Potbellied Seahorse
by Daniel Sly presents a seahorse in an environment bathed in blue and green shades. Fungi and molds are also represented with photographs like Storm of Spores
by José Luis Gigirey, which explores the textured and complex appearance of these organisms. These images reveal the hidden beauty of often overlooked forms of life.
Upcoming announcements and awards
Category winners and the top 100 photographs will be announced in January 2025. The main prize winner will receive $3,240, while winners in each category will receive $324. While waiting for the final results, you can consult the finalist images on the CUPOTY website. We'll give you a few more below:
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