The results of the 2023 Monochrome Photography Awards are in! This year's Monochrome Photographer of the Year title was awarded to Érico Hiller for his powerful portrayal of acid attack survivor Geeta.
Celebrating the artistry of black and white photography, the Monochrome Photography Awards is a prestigious international competition recognizing exceptional talent and creativity in this genre. Explore the winning images across various categories, such as Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fashion/Beauty, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Street, and more.
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1. 1st Place In The Wildlife Category: “Our Kingdom” By James Lewin, Kenya
Lions in the Ndutu area of Tanzania.
2. 2nd Place In The Nature Category: “The Leader” By Xavier Ortega, Spain
Camargue horses running through the marsh.
3. 1st Place In The Architecture Category: “Future Past” By Mario Tarantino, Spain
At the Taal Monument located in Paarl, South Africa.
4. 3rd Place In The Nature Category: “Love Language” By Fenqiang Liu, United States
A majestic Great Egret gracefully returns to its nest on a serene spring morning in Central Florida.
5. 3rd Place In The Wildlife Category: “Baby Back” By Baiju Patil, India
A mother bear with her cubs in Daruji National Park, Karnataka, India.
6. 1st Place In The Street Category: “Snowfall” By Beata Zawrzel, Poland
A boy plays in the snow after sudden and intense snowfall following rather mild first month of winter. Kraków, Poland.
7. Monochrome Discovery Of The Year 2023: “My Kingdom” By Simon Biddie, United Kingdom
A male California sea lion bursts through a shoal of sardines, with his harem seen behind him. At Los Islotes, in the Espiritu Santo National Park, Mexico.
8. 2nd Place In The Street Category: “Bubble Fun” By Tebani Slade, Spain
Children having fun with bubbles.
9. 2nd Place In The Wildlife Category: “Untitled” By Andre Estevez, United States
A humpback whale lunges to feed in Monterey Bay, California.
10. 3rd Place In The Photojournalism Category: “Rapa Das Bestas” By Hans-Maximo Musielik, Mexico
The photo captures the "Rapa das Bestas" tradition in Galicia, Spain, where horses are rounded up, shaved, dewormed, and implanted with microchips. The image highlights the process of capturing the horses' journey.
11. 1st Place In The Nature Category: “Winter Story” By Bin Zhang, China
A horse stands in the early morning snowstorm, waiting for its owner in Ulan Butong Grassland in Inner Mongolia, China.
12. Monochrome Photographer Of The Year 2023 And 1st Place In The Portrait Category: “An Acid Attack Survivor (Portrait At The Taj Mahal)” By Érico Hiller , Brazil
An acid attack survivor at the Taj Mahal in India.
13. 2nd Place In The Landscapes Category: “Mt. Fuji” By Kantapat Phutthamkul, Thailand
Mountain Fuji in Japan.
14. 1st Place In The Photomanipulation Category: “Yin” By Bella Von Einsiedel, Germany
A series that shows the connection between human beings, nature, and the balance of the universe.
15. 1st Place In The Photojournalism Category: “Mud Ball Wrestling” By Nguyen Dang Giang, Vietnam
Mud ball wrestling.
16. 1st Place In The Landscapes Category: “Dust-Laden Hooves: Saga Of The Volcanic Riders” By Mahendra Bakle, India
The Tenggerese people, known as 'The Horsemen of Bromo' in Indonesia, offer an immersive experience as horseback guides, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage.
17. 3rd Place In The Abstract Category: “Oyster Mushroom 6” By Dale M Reid, Canada
An oyster mushroom.
18. 3rd Place In The Architecture Category: “Nabatea” By Nigel Malone, Australia
The image, titled after the ancient Nabateans, was captured in the Arabian deserts using a vintage rangefinder camera, reminiscent of historic black and white images from Howard Carter's time.
