Beauty can hide even in the smallest things, something we've already seen several times in the past thanks to macro photography and images captured under a microscope. The Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition celebrates this kind of photography, and recently the winners of the 2020 edition were announced. I imagine the judges had to make very difficult decisions, because all the shots you'll see below are sensational…
Macro photography, microphotography, seemingly impossible close-ups. One cannot help but feel amazed by the images captured by enthusiasts and professionals. Some of them belong to the world of science and have access to special equipment, but that doesn't take away from their merit. Quite the opposite: In addition to creating beautiful photographs, they also find a place in competitions like the Close-Up Photographer of the Year. The 2020 edition has already announced its winners, but they are all so good that on the official page they ended up publishing the Top 100. Below, a humble selection:
Gallery of Winners
These are just a few of the many outstanding entries that caught our eye.