The best photographs taken in 2021
This year's top pics

The best photographs taken in 2021

Through all the challenges this year brought with it, these photographers captured some rare moments that will stick with us for years to come.
a man is swimming next to a large shark
Stunning highlights from the 2021 Siena International Photo Awards
six women in white swimsuits diving into a swimming pool with their backs turned to the side
Synchronized Swimming ethereally captured by Brad Walls in his new series
RumbleRum
RumbleRum
an aerial view of the beach and water
The art of aerial photography in the 2021 Drone Photo Awards
an aerial view of two people laying on ice
The art of aerial photography in the 2021 Drone Photo Awards
a woman is touching the nose of a polar bear in the water while wearing a knitted hat
The incredible overall winners of the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
two hands reaching towards each other in the dark, with shadows on the floor behind them
2021 Winning Photographers – IPPAWARDS | iPhone Photography Awards
a woman sitting on a bus with bags in front of her and wearing a face mask
PHOTOS: The winning shots from the 2021 iPhone Photography Awards | BURO.
a person wearing a red jacket standing under power lines
2021 Winning Photographers – IPPAWARDS | iPhone Photography Awards
a turtle swimming in the ocean with seagulls flying around
2021 Ocean Photography Awards: Winning images show beauty of the sea
an aerial view of multiple winding roads surrounded by trees in the fall with autumn foliage
Amazing 2021 National & Regional Awards Winners of the Sony World Photography Awards
two women dressed in traditional chinese clothing, one holding a fan and the other sitting down
21 Award-Winning Photos From National Sony World Photography 2021 Competition
a woman in a black dress holding a wooden stick over her head while walking through tall grass
Powerful Images From Winners Of Sony World Photography Awards 2021
Lyte Balance
Lyte Balance