The 16th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) witnessed a staggering influx of submissions, with a diverse array of images vying for recognition. The moment of reckoning has arrived as the victors in both the overall and category segments have been unveiled. This global photo competition serves as a testament to the remarkable creative potential of iPhone photography. Among the triumphant photographers, Ivan Silva of Mexico claimed the grand prize, while the prestigious titles of Photographers of the Year were bestowed upon talented individuals hailing from Germany, the United States, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In addition to the coveted top honors, the competition’s 14 distinct categories celebrated their own champions. Covering an expansive spectrum, these categories encompass Travel, Landscape, Portraits, Lifestyle, and more, offering iPhone enthusiasts a platform to exhibit their prowess. Notable among the laureates is Skye Snyder, whose vibrant depiction of a congregation of flamingos secured victory in the Animals category. Equally remarkable is Shusen Jia’s triumphant Lifestyle entry, encapsulating carefree moments of youth frolicking by a pool, epitomizing the essence of summers spent in innocence and joy.
In homage to the timeless allure of monochrome, black and white photographs also garnered their due recognition. Tao Fan’s poignant portrayal of an aged steel plant in Inner Mongolia exudes a haunting beauty, while Ton Ensing’s evocative photograph captures the emergence of dawn on a tranquil Netherlands farm. Together, these images, with their varied tales and emotional resonance, highlight the captivating possibilities of iPhone photography in both vibrant and muted tones.
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#1 Grand Prize Winner: Heroe By Ivan Silva, Mexico
#2 Photographer of the Year, 1st Place: Soy Sauce Village By Thea Mihu, Germany
#3 Photographer of the Year, 2nd Place: Taming Waves By Sasa Borozan, Bosnia and Herzegovina
#4 Photographer of the Year, 3rd Place: Tucson Morning By Derek Hager, United States
#5 Abstract, 1st Place: The Long Wait By Tim Wheeler, Sweden
#6 Abstract, 2nd Place: Abstract of Glacier By Neil Nesheim, United States
#7 Animals, 1st Place: Once en Rosa By Skye Snyder, United States
#8 Animals, 2nd Place: The Birds By George Allen, Australia
#9 Architecture, 1st Place: The Great Synagogue By Edwin Cabingan, Australia
#10 Architecture, 2nd Place: Oculus By Akira P, United States
#11 Children, 1st Place: Girl By Sofia Ershova, United States
#12 Children, 2nd Place: Nightfall at Sea By Antonio Denti, Italy
#13 Children, 3rd Place: Duet By Zhang Xiaojun, China
#14 Landscape, 1st Place: Early Morning Farm By Ton Ensing, Netherlands
#15 Landscape, 2nd Place: Castles in Nature By Di Lu, China
#16 Landscape, 3rd Place: The Tiny Tree By Linda Repasky, United States
#17 Lifestyle, 1st Place: Summer By Shusen Jia, China
#18 Lifestyle, 3rd Place: Coronavirus Confinement By Santiago Martinez de Septien, Spain
#19 Nature, 1st Place: Wonder Wheel By Scott Galloway, United States
#20 Nature, 2nd Place: Canopy By Carl Harris, United Kingdom
#21 People, 1st Place: Sunset Years By Daniel Heilig, Germany
#22 People, 2nd Place: Bi Mo By Jian Wang, China
#23 Portrait, 1st Place: Last Drop By Ramazan Cirakoglu, Türkiye
#24 Portrait, 2nd Place: Ba Jia Jiang By Surong Zhu, China
#25 Series, 1st Place: Body Extensions By Dominic Dahncke, Spain
#26 Series, 2nd Place: Kapkungkap Tadau By Juan Castaneda, United States
#27 StillLife, 1st Place: Viet Memories By Robert Lie, Indonesia
#28 StillLife, 2nd Place: Very Tanned By Anna Marzia Soria, Italy
#29 StillLife, 3rd Place: Emma’s Pail By Leland Smith, United States
#30 Travel, 1st Place: Last Night before Xmas By Long Nguyen, France
