iPhone Photography Awards 2024: The Winners
Nine.com.au showcases the 17th annual IPPA winners, with Grand Prize winner Erin Brooks's "Boy Meets Shark" and category winners across Abstract, Animals, Architecture, Children, and Cityscape.
Nine.com.au, August 2024
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.
Photographer of the Year — Grand Prize
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, symbolising the innocence of youth juxtaposed with the mysteries of the deep sea. Shot in Tampa, Florida, on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Photographer of the Year — First Place
Glen Wilbert — "Lifeguard Camp" captures the organised chaos and energy of lifeguards in training. Shot in Huntington Beach, California, on an iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Photographer of the Year — Second Place
Anthony Maureal — "Pupils" beautifully illustrates the quiet focus of young monks as they meditate in the ancient temple. Shot at Ta Prohm in Cambodia on an iPhone 15 Pro.
Photographer of the Year — Third Place
Wenlong Jiang — captures the vastness and intricate structure of an indoor space, with a lone figure providing a sense of scale and solitude. Shot in Fujian, China, on an iPhone 14.
Abstract — First Place
José Manuel García González — "Pita Pinta," taken in Pravia, Spain, on an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Animals — First Place
Colin Hoskins — "Huntsman, Horse & Hounds," taken in Cirencester, England, on an iPhone 7 Plus.
Architecture — First Place
Leping Cheng — "Entrance to the Fancy Land," shot in Xiamen, China, on an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Children — First Place
Daniel de Cerqueira — "On the Swing of Childhood," taken in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on an iPhone 11.
Cityscape — First Place
Yanzhou Chen — "Paradise," image of Chongqing, China, featuring a colourful playground in front of industrial chimneys. Shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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