#1 Grand Prix "Cayman Islands", Photo By Robyn Jensen (Yepocapa, Chimaltenango)
The 2026 competition received entries from photographers in more than 140 countries, with images spanning everything from wildlife and landscapes to street photography, portraiture, architecture, and abstract compositions. This year's Grand Prize was awarded to Robyn Jensen of the Cayman Islands for a remarkable photograph of a volcanic eruption in Guatemala, captured on an iPhone 15 Pro. The image stood out for its dramatic composition and the way it transformed a fleeting natural event into a striking visual narrative.
The remaining top honors recognized an equally diverse range of photographic styles. Gellért Gombai received the Gold Award, Arnold Plotnick earned Silver, and Catherine Wang took Bronze, with winning photographs ranging from intimate human moments and documentary-style street scenes to carefully observed still lifes. Together, they highlight the extraordinary versatility of mobile photography and demonstrate that compelling images depend far more on the photographer's eye than on the size of the camera.
