Hunting The Apex

Photographer

Riley Daken

Category

People Photography - Sports

Company

Submission Group

Student

Year

2026

Country / Region

New Zealand

Set against the narrow, unforgiving streets of the Whanganui Street Race, this image explores the fine line between control and chaos. The rider leans into the corner with complete commitment, suspended in a moment where precision overrides fear. Surrounded by barriers that leave no margin for error, the photograph captures not just speed, but the discipline, focus, and instinct required to operate at the edge.

Amateur
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - Sakura in Japan by Setsuna Kurouzu

Photographer / Company

Setsuna Kurouzu

Category

Fine Art Photography - Portrait

Country / Region

Japan

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - The forgotten scars of deadly Thai-Cambodian war 2025 by Daniel Ceng
Anadolu Agency

Photographer / Company

Daniel Ceng

Category

Editorial Photography - War/Conflict

Country / Region

Turkey

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - Philharmonie de Paris: Details by Glenn Goldman

Photographer / Company

Glenn Goldman

Category

Architectural Photography - Abstract

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - THE SEA IS WATCHING YOU by RINTARO UKON

Photographer / Company

RINTARO UKON

Category

Fine Art Photography - Wildlife

Country / Region

Japan