The Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition recently focused on capturing the beauty of water by dedicating a special category to it. Photographers from around the globe enthusiastically joined in, submitting their most stunning close-up shots showcasing water in its diverse forms. This marked the fourth CUPOTY CHALLENGE, a themed contest held separately from their annual competition. Scroll down to see the beautiful photographs! More info: cupoty.com | Instagram | twitter.com | Facebook Close-up Photographer of the Year was started in 2018 by Tracy and Dan Calder to show the amazing things around us through close-up photography. “We hope to inspire a wider appreciation of nature’s wealth, encourage a deeper connection to often-overlooked animals, plants, and landscapes, and kindle a desire to protect them.” The other pictures to have made the winners’ gallery are: Barry Webb, Tony North, Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, Pete Burford, Harald Cederlund, Marco Maggesi, Sandra Stalker, Claudia Gaupp, Gabi Swart and Abby Raeder. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.

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