Featuring incredible close-up, macro and micro photography from around the world, Close-up Photographer of the Year (previously) has announced its shortlist for the 2024 competition. From flowing kelp to baby animals to tiny arachnids, the images highlight the diversity of life on our planet in fantastic detail.
Judges sifted through more than 11,600 entries in 11 categories, including animals, insects, invertebrates, underwater animals, arachnids and more. The entries take us deep into the ocean, through the forest, and face to face with an array of creatures we don’t often get to see.
Long-time readers may recognize a beautiful portrait of fungi by Barry Webb, and Csaba Daroczi– last year’s overall winner – is back on the list with a striking black and white portrait of a pine marten, a creature known for being elusive.
The Top 100 photos and winners will be announced in January and in the meantime you can visit the competition website to see more and follow CUPOTY Instagram for updates.
