Thistle, weedy species of the family Asteraceae: very close and quite prickly - series by plainpicture photographer Frank Baquet.

The International Photography Awards conducts an annual photography competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers on a global level, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today. The IPA recognizes photography’s leading talents who are creating, shaping and defining the world of photography today.

A special look on places called home ... images by plainpicture photographer Hendrik Rauch.

Top Secret! Summer Holidays 2020- plainpicture Travel Trends.

The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture is awarded annually to a photographer whose work demonstrates a compelling new vision in photographic portraiture. In addition to the winner,
the jury selects three finalists each year who are invited to participate in an exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Photography.
submission deadline: August 3rd, 2020

photo: Louie Palu - 2019 Winner

Perceptions of reality - see the work of new plainpicture photographer Wolf Kettler.

The lightness of being - dandelion series by plainpicture photographer Richard Nixon.

NEVER GIVE UP! –  This is the motto 2020, which combines the work of the photographers of the Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo in two impressive themes: “All Eyes East” and “Renaissance”.
Surprising perspectives inspired by sensuous creativity: the best photographers in the world transform the gardens, streets and squares of Baden bei Wien in Austria into an all-embracing work of art.
Integrated into the public space, there are about 2,000 photographs to be seen, some as large as up to 280m2.
The festival will take place 14 July (French National Holiday) to 26 October 2020 (Austrian National Holiday).

Lifestyle movements in outdoor surroundings - photography by new plainpicture photographer Christian Bendel.

Sympathy, intimacy, deep emotions - series by plainpicture photographer Virginie Plauchut.