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35 Most Stunning Photos From The 2024 IPA, Taken By Winners And Finalists From Around The World
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The 2024brings together some of the world’s most talented photographers. Participants in the contest showcase stunning images that capture powerful moments across various genres.
As stated on their, the photo awards’ mission is: “To salute the achievements of the world’s finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography.” With this in mind, we’d like to present some highlights from last year’s IPA edition and offer a glimpse into the photographers behind these remarkable images.
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Analog / Film / Fine Art: Better Days By Seunggu Kim
Korea has developed rapidly over 40 years, which caused a lot of social consequences. One of which is long working hours with a very short period of break. During holidays, Koreans try their best to enjoy it, but due to lack of time to travel, they spend time mostly around the city. I take a step back and observe various leisure spaces and people, slowly frame them, and wait for complex situations to balance. Koreans “fast pace lifestyle”, and “community-based trust”, revealed in this work show Koreans adapting to any situation, enjoying themselves together, and striving for ”coexistence“.
They must need a heck of a lot of lifeguards for those pools and the beach.
Bored Pandareached out to, the award-winning photographer behind the series ‘.’ We were curious about what initially inspired him to document Korea’s leisure spaces and how people spend their limited free time. Here’s what we discovered: “When I was in my 20s, I felt that my identity was defined by the environment to which I belong while working at the school and at the construction site. As I went through a time of worry, I wondered what the bright side of my life was, and I thought that people’s leisure could show it.”
3rd Place / Editorial / Press / Sports: Modern Mowgli By Theresa Seilern-Aspang
Rene Casselly is a former circus artist, the first ninja warrior Germany winner, and the winner of ‘let’s dance’ (the German version of ‘dancing with the stars’) He is a full blood artist and lives in Hungary at Kimba Elephant Park – a shelter and home for retired circus animals.
But can he stick the landing?
1st Place / Special / Panorama / Panoramic: Sunrise Oblique Light By Shirley Wung
The bright morning sun jumps out of the mountains, and the golden sunshine shines on the earth, which makes people moved.
Terminator-movies vibe?
When asked about the process of selecting specific locations for the series, Seunggu Kim shared his criteria for what makes a scene compelling to him: “We are interested in places where heterogeneous factors overlap, such as the economic gap in the suburbs of cities, the division of cities and rural areas, where there are cultural intersections, and the coexistence of nature and artificial nature.”
3rd Place / Analog / Film / Landscape: Faroe Sheep By Dominik Gottwald
The rest of the herd ran away.
cute creature!
2nd Place / Editorial / Press / Personality: Ian Mckellen By Frederic Aranda
British actor Ian McKellen photographed moments before a haircut.
His inner Einstein is showing through
The photographer also shared that he’s been working on this project for 15 years. From his observations, Koreans enjoy their leisure time freely and safely, anywhere and anytime. However, he also mentioned, ‘The period during COVID-19 was very dark. Those moments were captured too, and you can find them in.”
3rd Place / Nature / Landscape: Frozen Pocket By Norman Mccloskey
10 years after I first learned of this place, I journeyed from the west coast of Ireland to the surreal landscape of this remote part of Arizona to photograph a complete contrast to the landscape I live and work in normally.
Anyone else see a frog and a turtle in the top of the rock formation?
3rd Place / Architecture / Aerial / Drone: “Soratetsu” Airplane And Trains By Yoichi Yoshinaga
This work was taken aerially from an airplane (Cessna 172). I am a photographer who takes aerial photographs from airplanes and helicopters. I create a work called “Soratetsu,” which is an aerial photograph of a railroad. I expressed the transportation rivals, airplanes and Shinkansen, in one photograph. An airplane about to land over the Shinkansen rail yard at Haneda Airport. To take this photo, I obtained permission from the Airport Administration Bureau and captured the moment the two overlapped with a super-telephoto lens from an altitude of 6,000 feet.
Poster picture for the reboot of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Lastly, Seunggu Kim shared with us his future plans in the photography world: “I am interested in the ‘loose bond’ that is unique to Koreans. It’s something not usually revealed, but it exists in the heart and is built on long-standing trust beyond mere relationships. I plan to express this more directly in my upcoming work.”
1st Place / Advertising / Food & Beverage: Ripe And Oozy Brie By Heather Brown
Captured for a client explicitly to entice the customer to buy their cheese, this shot required quick reflexes to take this extremely ripe brie as it oozed its way to the table. Taken in natural daylight, I was keen to keep the cheese the star of the show and judging by the feedback (and the amount of sales), I think this photo was a success!
I really like Brie, but why does the top one look so… hollow? 🤨
2nd Place / Advertising / Conceptual: Personal Space By Kremer Johnson
In our latest series, “Personal Space,” we delve into the evolving landscape of the modern workplace, inspired by a New York Times article on large companies encouraging employees to personalize their office spaces to draw them back post-pandemic. This project emerged from the profound shifts we’ve all experienced in our professional lives, highlighting the blend of home and office environments. To bring this vision to life, we purchased a standard office cubicle, transforming it into five distinct conceptual spaces, each reflecting a unique story of personal identity and professional life.
2nd Place / Architecture / Abstract: San Francisco, Ca, By Sinziana Velicescu
Look spectacular, despite the lack of privacy on all balconies other than the top floor.
3rd Place / People / Portrait: Humans Of War By Zoya Shu
Each person is a universe. Every life is priceless. The photographs of the assault soldiers of the 24th Assault Battalion “Aydar” were taken in the spring of 2024 near Kramatorsk, Ukraine. These individuals embody a myriad of diverse experiences and a concentration of life. Among them are a lavender field owner, a foreman, an artist, a tradesman—people from various walks of life and professions, now defending their country, which faces the challenge of survival. Everyone dreams of victory, the end of the war, and returning to their families to live a peaceful life with their loved ones.
We all need to support the people of Ukraine.
1st Place / Sports / Extreme Sports: World Record Night Skydive By Laszlo Andacs
I was honored to be one of the photographer for the largest skydiving formation ever built at night. On November 1st 2017 64 jumpers led by Steve Woodford (organizer) got together in the night sky over the Arizona desert and set the still standing world record of the largest night skydive. To do this kind of photography requires the photographers themselves to be a very experienced skydivers, they jump along with the group, the images they capture are the official evidence for the judges for certification. The photos show the day time and evening practice jumps along with the world record.
The logistics, skills and courage required for this is beyond my comprehension.
Fine Art Photographer Of The Year: Fine Art Of Resilience By Paul Szimák
The focus of the Fine Art Of Resilience project is Mother Earth in the form of the Greek goddess of nature Gaia, who we encounter in every picture in a new form. Gaia always appears timelessly youthful and beautiful to us, but in reality she is not well. All images are classic Photoshop compositions that were created by hand over weeks of very complex detailed retouching (WITHOUT any use of artificial intelligence). In Photoshop I retouch using the painting techniques of the Old Masters such as sfumato, trebenism and chiaroscuro to merge my photographs with paintings.
Gorgeous
1st Place / Advertising / Other: He Gets Us By Julia Fullerton-Batten
This series shot for Super Bowl LVIII portrays people with opposing ideologies washing one another’s feet. The photographs capture the humility, respect and dignity we, as humans, could show each other—even to those we may not agree with. The act of washing one another’s feet is a beautiful human expression. It evokes reconciliation and peace. It’s submissive, permissive and inclusionary.
Beautiful
2nd Place / Event / Traditions And Cultures: The Gathering By Marla Aufmuth
Formally known as the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, “The Gathering” celebrates cowboy and ranch life through poetry, art, music and workshops. During the annual week-long event in the high-desert of Elko, Nevada, cowboys, ranch families, people living life on the land, music lovers, poetry writers and artists convene in the middle of winter, often through snow storms, to enjoy, learn, listen and partake in the rural West’s cultural traditions.
Cute if there’s a guitar inside the case; less cute if it’s a machine gun
2nd Place / Fine Art / Portrait: Nataly&damilola By Niki Genchi
Portrait of Nataly & Damilola
2nd Place / People / Lifestyle: Ranch Life By Karen Hirsch
This photo series represents my romantic notion of life on a ranch in the Western United States. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a cowgirl one day. Being on a ranch in 2024 brought me pure joy. I was given the opportunity to portray the life style of my imagination. This series shows the close relationship the cowboys have with their animals, especially their horses that they depend on. I photographed these cowboys and cowgirls at the Don Donnelly Ranch in Gold Canyon, Colorado during a weekend in January.
Yeah, horse getting his nose brought to his chest. Nope
3rd Place / Architecture / Interior: Bookhouse By Yahia Fahid Alsharif
During my time in Qatar, I had the opportunity to explore the National Library, where I was captivated by the captivating abstract design within. The library was adorned with a serene ambiance, filled with an abundance of books. The gentle rays of the sun filtered through the windows, casting a beautiful natural glow upon the books, walls, and even the faces of the avid readers.
1st Place / Nature / Seasons: Village Hidden In The Fog By Yasushi Kashima
A sea of clouds which occurred in autumn Yoshinoyama. At dusk, Kinpusenji Temple, illuminated by the setting sun and covered in autumn leaves, emerged from the fog. The sight was very fantastic and mysterious. The area from Mt. Yoshino to Mt. Sanjogatake has long been known as Kin-no-Mitake or Mt. Kinpus, and has been a sacred area known throughout the world since ancient times.
2nd Place / Advertising / Beauty: Clean Girl By Rodolphe Debyser
Just Elisa, clean girl!
I’m such a sucker for freckles
1st Place / Advertising / Automotive: Limitless By Cheraine Collette
Rare and iconic Jaguar classics photographed at the private collection of Museum METROPOLE, the Netherlands. Echoing the elegance of the rare black and South American Jaguar (Panthera Onca), creatures as elusive and majestic as the cars themselves. This series not only celebrates the beauty and heritage of these icons but also serves as a reminder of our responsibility to preserve the natural habitats that nurture such rare and magnificent creatures. Drawing parallels between the value of our mechanical and natural heritages.
3rd Place / Fine Art / Still Life: Short Stories – Uninvited Guests By Melanie Jenkins
Uninvited guests part of my Short stories series– Fresh, Explosive, precious and uninvited guests share the same space. Together they create harmony and balance.
2nd Place / People / Family: Greenhouse Gathering By Robin Fox
A frame to document our children during their summers spent together. This greenhouse is one of the spaces central to their siblinghood.
2nd Place / Special / Pets: Soulmates By Chohee Courtois
A cat and its owner reveal their quiet yet profound connection through their eyes – the windows to their souls. The striking resemblance between their eyes as well as their similar facial expressions, combined with their impactful straight gaze and detailed facial features, capture the depth of their bond. This image subtly yet powerfully conveys the intimate and enduring connection shared by the two subjects.
3rd Place / Special / Smartphone Photography: Bikes By Edwin S Loyola
The Bicycle Sculpture is a must-see attraction for anyone traveling through the town of Pringle. Located right by the main highway, this impressive sculpture is made up of hundreds of bicycles arranged in a pile with a small path running through the middle. The assemblage began in the 1980s and has since become a beloved roadside attraction.Custer County, South Dakota
This depresses me
3rd Place / Sports / Other: Enjoy The Ride By Aaron Anderson
Jorden Halvorsen in the chute.
1st Place / Architecture / Bridges: Chaotic Night By Seo In Cho
A complex highway intersection surrounded by big mountains of China shows off its presence during blue hour. The juxtaposition of natural and urban lights creates an alienating feeling.
1st Place / Architecture / Historic: Winter Prairies By Marc Koegel
New work from the US and Canadian Prairies created during the winter of 2024. The snow simplifies the frame and directs attention to these old structures, that despite rapid decay are still holding on. Churches and Grain Elevators are the ‘titans’ of Prairie Architecture, generally they are the tallest and most recognizable structures – and they have fascinated me since the first time I’ve travelled to the area. These photographs were created in North Dakota (USA), Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada).
3rd Place / People / Street Photography: Imminent Impact By Rodolphe Debyser
On a trip to Saint Malo, the opportunity was just too good to capture these children playing at the pool.
2nd Place / Sports / Motorsports: F1 Car_outback With Heli By Graeme Murray
Formula 1 Car in Outback with Heli
Wow! Impressive timing; at first glance it looks like a disaster about to happen.
1st Place / Sports / Summer Sports: Library By Manuel Kokseder
A skateboarder in a library, there’s something wrong. No, we had the opportunity to take this photo in a university library in Innsbruck. Dominic pulled up and did a popshoveit from one row to the other.
Editorial / Press Photographer Of The Year: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict By Mustafa Hassona
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict Israel launched a war on the Gaza Strip on October 8 2023, in which 21,000 Palestinians were killed, most of them children and women, as a result of the violent bombing of buildings in Gaza City. The Israeli army requested the transfer of the residents of Gaza City from the north of the Strip towards the south in order to bomb and invade the northern regions, in order to end the rule of the Palestinian Hamas movement, which It rules the Gaza Strip, and Hamas forces stormed Israeli military sites on the Gaza Strip border with Israel and arrested dozens of Israelis.
2nd Place / Event / Other: Color Day By Alberto Cicchini
On the coasts of the Adriatic Sea, a group of young people celebrate the freedom found after the abolition of the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic with a cheerful flash mob on the beach, playing with colors and abandoning themselves to the joy of rebirth.
3rd Place / Advertising / Product: Walmart X Fall Fashion By Nicholas Duers
A series of images to set the mood for Walmart’s F23 brilliant fashion update.
1st Place / Advertising / Music: Marta Syrko By Marta Syrko
For the 2022/2023 & 2023/2024 seasons, photographer Marta Syrko (Lviv, Ukraine) has masterfully crafted the campaign images for the opera and ballet productions, including Carmen, Königskinder, and Shadows. In developing the visual campaign for these productions, Marta embraced the theme of “Liberté,” representing freedom as the quintessential fifth element alongside water, fire, wind, and land. By weaving freedom into the very fabric of her art, Marta’s work for the campaign encapsulates the essence of liberation and its transformative power in the world of opera and ballet.
If this is promoting a ballet or opera, it must be for a performance in Transylvania.
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Hidrėlėy
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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I’m passionate about social media and can’t live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.
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My name is Gabriela, and I’m a Community Manager at Bored Panda. In real life, it means that every day, together with my team, I ensure that all the posts submitted by our creative pandas display their work in the best possible way. I’m always on the lookout for new artists who would like to join our community and share their content with a wide audience. In addition to that, I keep my finger on the community pulse and supervise its activity, ensuring that any problems our members experience on our website are promptly resolved.
Before joining the Bored Panda team, I worked as a freelancer, offering my creative services to people around the world—starting with graphic design, photography, and finally videos. Now, I pursue these activities only as a hobby, capturing moments with my cats and documenting new places I visit during my travels.
Some of these were too artsy for my personal taste, but many were really great.
Some of these were too artsy for my personal taste, but many were really great.
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