The winners of the sixth Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) awards have been announced.
Founded in 2018 by wife and husband duo Tracy and Dan Calder, CUPOTY is designed to reveal the hidden wonder of the world through close-up, macro and micro photography. The competition is open to all.
Tracy Calder said: “Every year I’m fortunate enough to spend time with scientists, editors, naturalists, journalists and photographers while judging CUPOTY, and every year I’m blown away by the calibre of entries. Close-up photography is a celebration of curiosity, and this year’s top 100 is a true testament to the artistry of everyone involved as well as an invitation to look, marvel at and honour the world around us.”
Read on for the stories behind 11 winning photographs.
