The 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition has unveiled a stunning array of astrophotography, showcasing the extraordinary beauty of our galaxy captured by photographers from around the world. This year’s winning images highlight the exceptional skill, patience, and creativity of the photographers, who traveled to remote and pristine locations to capture the Milky Way in all its glory.
These incredible photos, along with many others from the competition, not only showcase the photographers’ technical prowess but also inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of our universe. Each image tells a unique story, blending the terrestrial and celestial to create scenes of unparalleled beauty.
The 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the awe-inspiring wonders of the night sky and the talented individuals who bring them to light.
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#1. “Lightning Lake” – Tom Rae
Aoraki, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
The Milky Way emerges from New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, on a winter night—a shot I’ve longed to capture, knowing it would encapsulate the mountains and sky elements perfectly. In rare alpine weather conditions, I embarked on a journey up the glacial valley one night. Upon reaching the lake, the scene that unfolded made me feel like I had landed on another planet. This night, among many spent documenting this incredible part of the world, stands out for me.
It embodies the dedication, sleepless nights, and the fulfillment of completing my vision. The image features icebergs in the cyan-blue glacial lake, red airglow painting the sky, and the glow of billions of stars in the Milky Way—a glimpse into the vastness beyond.
#2. “The Lions Den” – Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti
#3. “Blue Lagoon Under The Stars” – Yuri Beletsky
#4. “Atmospheric Fireworks” – Julien Looten
#5. “Bluff Hut” – Rachel Roberts
#6. “Desert Bloom” – Marcin Zajac
#7. “Caradhras – Milky Way Arch Above Vrsic Pass” – Matej Mlakar
#8. “Blooming Bottle Tree” – Rositsa Dimitrova
#9. “Mungo Dreamtime” – John Rutter
#10. “The Vanity Of Life” – Mihail Minkov
#11. “Lupine Dreams” – Brandt Ryder
#12. “A Clear Welcome” – Francesco Dall’olmo
#13. “Starry Hoodoo Wonderland” – Stephanie Thi
#14. “Starlight Therapy” – Kavan Chay
#15. “Road To Winter Paradise” – Andrea Curzi
#16. “The Tajinaste” – Maximilian Höfling
#17. “Rainbow Valley” – Baillie Farley
#18. “Mother Juniper” – Benjamin Barakat
#19. “The Celestial Symphony Above A High Desert Lagoon” – Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn
#20. “Multicolored Up And Down!” – Cari Letelier
#21. “The Kingdom Of Perun” – Tervel Kutsev
#22. “Milky Way At Morning Glory Pool” – Jerry Zhang
#23. “Sand Path” – Hugo Valle
#24. “Tombolo Milky Way” – Marc Rassel
#25. “Saoseo” – Alexander Forst
