Exploring & Celebrating Photography


Top 10 • Travel

Sri Lanka in 10 Iconic Images

Sri Lanka is a place of extraordinary beauty and fascinating history. An island shaped by centuries of colonialism and conflict, religion and tradition, resilience and reinvention. From its misty highlands to sun-drenched coasts, ancient temples and bustling markets, it's no surprise that photographers—both international and Sri Lankan—are drawn to documenting it's landscapes, faces, and stories, attempting to distill the unique essence of this captivating land.

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Agnieszka Trzoch
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Editors Picks • Color

Color Photography Award

Following the Color Photography Award, our editorial team is delighted to showcase some remarkable competition entries that, while not finalists, impressed us deeply with their creativity and artistry.

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Editorial • Color

The Power of Color Photography

To celebrate our 2025 Color Award (now open for entries) we've surveyed winners, finalists, and the most eye-catching entries from all our previous awards, and selected 10 stunning images of all styles, that showcase the power of color photography.

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