Close-up Photographer of the Year shortlist released
The organisers of the eighth Close-up Photographer of the Year competition have published the shortlist. It was chosen from 15,388 entries sent in by photographers around the world. The images span 11 categories, among them Animals, Insects, Arachnids and Underwater, plus a section for young photographers. The overall winner and category champions are due to be announced in January 2027. Competition co-founder Tracy Calder commented on the shortlist.
Key facts
- Entries came from photographers worldwide, with the shortlist drawn from 15,388 submissions.
- Tracy Calder, co-founder of the competition, spoke about the shortlist.
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First published from Euronews