iPhone Photography Awards 2024: These award-winning photos were all taken on an iPhone
In the 17th annual competition of the iPhone Photography Awards, one image taken at an aquarium in Florida won the grand prize.
There were thousands of entrants in each category from still life and nature to animal and cityscape.
"Each photograph tells a unique story —whether it's the raw beauty of nature, the quiet elegance of architecture, or the vibrant energy of human life — eliciting deep emotions and resonating with viewers worldwide," the award organisers said.
Here are the photos that impressed judges the most.
Photographer of the Year - Grand Prize First Place Winner
Erin Brooks' Boy Meets Shark topped all the nominations for the top prize
It portrays a young boy standing in awe before a massive shark.
It symbolising the innocence of youth juxtaposed with the mysteries of the deep sea, according to the award organisers.
The photo was shot in Tampa, Florida on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Photographer of the Year - First Place
Glen Wilbert's Lifeguard camp won the Photographer of the Year.
The award organisers said the image "captures the organised chaos and energy of lifeguards in training".
The image was shot in Huntington Beach in California on an iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Photographer of the Year - Second Place
Anthony Maureal's Pupils followed in next at second place.
The award organisers said the photo "beautifully illustrates the quiet focus of young monks as they meditate in the ancient temple".
The photo was shot at Ta Prohm in Cambodia on an iPhone 15 Pro.
Photographer of the Year - Third Place
Wenlong Jiang's image came in third place.
"The photograph captures the vastness and intricate structure of an indoor space, with a lone figure providing a sense of scale and solitude within the grand environment," the award organisers said.
"Tucson Morning" was shot in Fujian in China on an iPhone 14.
Abstract - First Place
Coming in first place in the abstract category was Jose Manuel Garcia Gonzalez's Pita Pinta.
It was taken in Pravia in Spain on an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Animals - First Place
Winning the best animal photo was Colin Hoskins with Huntsman, Horse & Hounds.
The image was taken in Cirencester in England on an iPhone 7 Plus.
Architecture - First Place
Leping Cheng's Entrance to the Fancy Land wowed judges in the architecture category.
The image was shot in Xiamen in China on an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Children - First Place
On the Swing of Childhood by Daniel de Cerqueira was the best photo in the children category.
The picture of a child in a hammok was taken in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on an iPhone 11.
Cityscape - First Place
Yanzhou Chen's Paradise image of Chongqing in China won the cityscape category.
It features a colourful playground in front of industrial chimneys.
The photo was shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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