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.

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - Ngahuru Kotahi (the autumn one tree) by Brett Wood

Photographer / Company

Brett Wood

Category

Nature Photography - Trees

Country / Region

New Zealand

Amateur
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - The Rose by Rodrigo Izquierdo
Bethany Philbin

Photographer / Company

Rodrigo Izquierdo

Category

People Photography - Fine Art

Country / Region

United States

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

Photographer / Company

Glenn Goldman

Category

Black & White Photography - Abstract

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - Galeries Lafayette Ceiling by Glenn Goldman

Photographer / Company

Glenn Goldman

Category

Architectural Photography - Interior

Country / Region

United States