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The Annual 1839 Awards have announced the winners of their Color Photography contest, and they’re absolutely incredible.

According to the organizers, this year’s contestants showcased outstanding creativity, technical skill, mastery of the medium, and storytelling ability.

There were two entry categories: professional and non-professional. Below, we’ve shared the winning images from both. Each photograph captures a unique moment, emotion, or perspective, reminding us just how powerful color can be in storytelling.

More info: Instagram | 1839awards.com

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#1

"Family Portrait" By David Vaughn, Category: Animals

Four tigers drinking water in a natural habitat, showcasing vibrant colors in an award-winning photography shot.

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    "Glacial Blue" By Stuart Chape, Category: Landscapes

    Aerial color shot of braided icy blue rivers flowing through snowy mountains, showcasing stunning nature photography awards winner.

    Professional.

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    2nd Place Winner: "TSAM The Dance Of Gods" By Jatenipat Ketpradit, Category: People

    Colorful traditional costumes worn by people in a scenic landscape captured in 1839 Photography Awards winning color shots.

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    #4

    "In The Net" By Arkadiusz Wójcik, Category: People

    Person wearing a conical hat arranging vibrant blue fishing nets in a creative color shot for 1839 photography awards.

    Non-professional.

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    #5

    "Pelikan UNO" By Alessandro R. Moser, Category: Animals

    Close-up of a pelican splashing water captured in vibrant detail for 1839 photography awards winning color shots.

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    #6

    "Dancing In The Moonlight" By Carla Rhodes, Category: Nature

    Ghostly white figures floating between trees at night sky, featured in 1839 Photography Awards color shots.

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    3rd Place Winner: "Unbroken Spirit Worship Amid Destruction" By Abdelrahman Alkahlout, Category: Photojournalism

    Aerial view of people praying outdoors beside rubble and debris from collapsed buildings in a striking color photography award shot.

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    #8

    "Foggy Days In Autumn" By Guenther Reissner, Category: Minimalism

    Misty forest with autumn trees emerging through thick fog, a stunning color shot from photography awards.

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    #9

    "Break On The Dock" By Frederic Jouaret, Category: Storytelling

    Man lying by the water edge reading a book on a colorful cloth, showcasing vibrant tones in 1839 photography awards color shots.

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    #10

    "Desert Dreaming Brutalist Visions Of Country" By Claire Letitia Reynolds, Category: Storytelling

    Desert cemetery under hazy sky with muted colors captured in a winning color shot from 1839 photography awards.

    Professional.

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    #11

    "The Story Of Preserving Heritage" By Md. Arifuzzaman, Category: Travel

    People working on a large traditional boat framed by tall bamboo poles, vibrant color shot from 1839 Photography Awards.

    Non-professional.

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    #12

    "Fire Gods Of The Malabar Coast" By Dylan Tom, Category: Event

    Traditional fire dance performer with vibrant costume and flames, featured in winning color shots of 1839 photography awards.

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    #13

    "Dreamscape Of Etosha" By Alexandre Brisson, Category: Conceptual

    Solitary tree with pink leaves in a vast field under clear blue sky, a striking winning color shot from 1839 Photography Awards.

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    #14

    "Les Robes Des Chevaux" By Axelle Dudouet, Category: Other

    Three horses with varied coat colors stand closely together near a wooden stable in a vibrant color photography shot.

    Non-professional.

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    #15

    2nd Place Winner: "Journey Of Life 20" By Xuejun Long, Category: Nature

    Aerial view of birds flying over cracked red earth with a blue water patch in a vibrant color shot.

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    #16

    "Dust And Despair A Coastal Cry For Water" By Jeremy Skirrow, Category: Photojournalism

    Desert scene with weathered umbrellas and plastic chairs on sandy ground, showcasing color photography awards winning shot.

    Non-professional.

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    #17

    "Zig Zag" By Dorota Qaid, Category: Architecture

    Abstract architectural detail of modern building balconies showcasing vibrant color contrast and geometric patterns from 1839 Photography Awards.

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    #18

    "Tree Of Life" By Archith S. Kamath, Category: Landscapes

    Aerial view of flooded rice fields with a single green tree standing among the geometric water-filled plots.

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    #19

    "Relative Spaces" By Jeremy C Glover, Category: Minimalism

    Man and two boys walking indoors with reflections on a shiny floor, captured in a color photography award-winning shot.

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    #20

    1st Place Winner: "Mother Earth" By Diana Cheren Nygren, Category: Conceptual

    Surreal landscape photo with dead trees, cloudy sky, and a Shell gas station sign in a framed color photography award shot.

    Non-professional.

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    #21

    "Pink Donut" By William Mark Sommer, Category: Film, Analog

    Pink frosted donut on a napkin on a sunlit table in a yellow booth, captured in a winning color shot photography award.

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    #22

    1st Place Winner: "Sentimental Atlas" By Nicola Fioravanti-Morocco, Category: Travel

    Person in a hooded jacket walking through narrow passage with vibrant red and yellow walls, color photography award winner.

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    #23

    Inspired By J. Vermeer By Anna Riabova, Category: Still Life

    Still life with a blue cone, golden teapot, and wooden sphere showcasing winning color shots in photography awards.

    Professional.

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    #24

    "Doha" By Svetlana Fadeeva, Category: Architecture

    Modern architecture with bold color elements and two people walking, featured in 1839 photography awards winning color shots.

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    #25

    "Just Let Me Know Somepoint That You’re Fine" By Tommi Viitala, Category: Other

    Silhouette of a person wearing a hat on a train seat with strong sunlight and shadows in a color photography shot.

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    #26

    "Flighted" By Aden Gutierrez, Category: Film, Analog

    Double exposure photo with a person and bird wings in a green outdoor setting, 1839 photography awards color shot.

    Non-professional.

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