YOU WONT BELIEVE: Cupoty - What They Never Told You

This underwater photo turns a murky suburban pond into a cathedral of light, and a dead chick into one of the year's most haunting close-ups

Finding beauty in the macabre, Gaël Modrak dived beneath the surface of a pond near Paris with a fisheye lens, two strobes, and an eye for the extraordinary

Digital Camera World · Apr 17

This macro photographer uses a technique you need to try – 32 images later, he revealed extraordinary hidden detail now recognized in prestigious close-up photo challenge

A strong macro image thrives on showcasing details invisible to the naked eye – and this photographer achieved exactly that, earning a Finalist spot with 'Parasite'

Digital Camera World · Apr 13

This 'unreal' image was shot in-camera using a complex dual focal-length long-exposure technique – using a 13-year-old DSLR in complete darkness

Armed with a full-frame DSLR from 2012, the photographer created this striking effect in-camera – with no heavy editing in post-processing required

Digital Camera World · Apr 13

14-year-old photographer scoops top prize in world's biggest close-up competition with DSLR camera kit

Rising talent from India secured a prestigious win in the youth category, showcasing technical skills against fierce competition

Digital Camera World · Feb 5

Small subjects, big rewards: Enter the Close-up Photographer of the Year contest to win big bucks

Love shooting the tiny details? Why not enter CUPOTY, the world's largest competition dedicated to close-up, macro, and micro photography

Digital Camera World · Jun 1, 2025

“Something Beautiful”: 11 Winners From The 2025 Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Challenge

Each year, the Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) Challenge highlights the beauty in small and often overlooked details.

Bored Panda · May 2, 2025

"I traveled 700km to witness this beautiful event" says winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year

Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from wildlife to fungi and underwater subjects to microphotography

Digital Camera World · Feb 3, 2025

Take a closer look at the Close-up Photographer of the Year contenders

[Drum roll…] And here are the contenders for the Close-up Photographer of the Year competition

Digital Camera World · Nov 3, 2024

The Winners Of The 2023 Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Awards Have Just Been Revealed (33 Pics)

The winners and finalists of the 2023 Close-Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) Awards have just been revealed! The post The Winners Of The 2023 Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Awards Have Just Been Revealed (33 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 16, 2024

Worm's eye view shot from inside a tree stump lands 1st place in Close Up Photographer of the Year

This year's submissions have been described as the "best collection of winning images yet" by award founder, Tracy Calder

Digital Camera World · Jan 10, 2024