Nov 13, 2026

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18 Stunning Finalists From Close-Up Photographer of the Year

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The finalists for Close-up Photographer of the Year have been announced, and this competition is all about macro and micro photography. These are the kinds of tiny worlds you would walk right past without ever noticing.

I am a photography fan with a very average macro lens, so this is basically humbling inspiration. Scroll through the gallery slowly.

The finalists for this year's Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) have been announced -- a competition showcasing the very best of close-up, macro and micro photography.

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