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Awards

These amazing images were all taken on smartphones or tablets

And they will put your selfies to shame.

THE WINNING ENTRIES of the 8th annual 2014 iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) truly showcase the power of the smartphone camera.

For the contest, photographers submitted photos taken on their iPhone, iPod, or iPad, and were not allowed to edit the photos unless they used an iOS app to do so, Kenan Aktulun, founder of the contest, told Business Insider.

After receiving entries from people around the world, jury members chose 54 winning photographers from 17 different countries.

In addition to the best overall photographers, winners were announced in categories including animals, flowers, landscape, people, and sunsets.

Want to share any stunning shots captured on your smartphone? Send them to nicky@thejournal.ie

Photographer of the Year (1st Place): Julio Lucas (United States)

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Photographer of the Year (2nd Place): Jose Luis Barcia Fernandez (Spain)

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Photographer of the Year (3rd Place): Jill Missner (United States)

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Best Photo of People: Lauren Smith (United States)

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Best Photo of Seasons: Cocu Liu (United States)

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Best Photo of Trees: Aaron Pike (United States)

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Best Photo “Others” Category: Terry Vital (United States)

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Best Still Life: Sofija Torebo Strindlund (Sweden)

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Best Travel Photo: Adrienne Pitts (United Kingdom)

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Best Sunset: Little Su (Taiwan)

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Best Animal Photo: Michael O’Neal (United States)

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Best Architecture Photo: Yilang Peng (United States)

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Best Landscape Photo: Elena Grimailo

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Best Lifestyle Photo: Brandon Kidwell (United States)

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Best Nature Photo: Felicia Pandola (United States)

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Best Panorama: Kyle G (United States)

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Best Photo of Children: Danny van Vuuren  (South Africa)

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Best Photo of Flowers: Jenny Anderson (United States)

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Best Photo of Food: Alexa Seidl (United States)

best-photo-of-food-alexa-seidl-of-washington-dc Alexa Seidl Alexa Seidl

Best Photo of News/Events: Gerard Collett (United Kingdom)

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Want to share any stunning shots captured on your smartphone? Send them to nicky@thejournal.ie

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