Photos compiled by the CONNECT Social Media Team
Every photo contest gives us more than a single winning shot. It offers us images that linger in our minds, moments that make us pause mid-scroll, and details that stick in our heads long after. These superlatives are our way of celebrating the shots from past CONNECT Photo Contests that gave us joy!
Below are the photos that earned a special spotlight in this issue, and the amazing photographers who captured them.
Most Peaceful Scene Award
A scene so serene, it instantly evokes a sense of peace.
Photographed by Leong Cheng I
Best Color Story Award
Bold contrasts create a story where color drives emotion.
Photographed by Matthew Li
The “How Did You Even Spot That?” Award
Blink, and you’d miss it. Thankfully, they didn’t.
Photographed by Alicia Goh
Best Everyday Moment Award
Nothing fancy, just life: perfectly caught.
Photographed by Daisy Thor-Poet
Best Use of Natural Light Award
The light said, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”
Photographed by Mark Christensen
Most Likely to Be Someone’s Lock Screen Award
The kind of photo your phone would be proud to display.
Photographed by Jon Solmundson
Right Place, Right Time Award
Perfect timing, zero do-overs.
Photographed by Martin Rupert Agsaulio
Cleanest Shot Award
Clean, crisp, and straight to the point.
Photographed by Devon Altman
Silliest Goose Award
Proof that being silly can still make a great photo.
Photographed by Mark Christensen
Best New Photo Award
A debut that says, “It’s just the beginning.”
Photographed by Taylor Goth