From nose-picking birds to spawning salmon and acrobatic chameleons, a record 15,388 images were submitted to this year’s Close-Up Photographer of the Year.
The Close-Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has published its shortlist for this year, with 59 pictures in the running across all 11 categories.
The 11 categories include animals, arachnids, intimate landscape, studio art, and underwater and showcase the best of close-up, macro, and micro photography.
Winners of each category will be selected and announced in January 2027.
‘Close-up photography has a wonderful way of revealing details and perspectives that often go unnoticed,’ said competition co-founder Tracy Calder.
‘This year’s shortlist is a fabulous
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