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You'd Never Believe These Award Winning Photos Were Taken With the iPhone

The iPhone Photography Awards was launched seven years ago and the entries this year are so astonishing they will inspire you to be a better iPhoneographer. Entrants can only capture images using an iPhone or an iPod. They can use apps like Hipstamatic or Camerabag to edit their photos however programmes like Photoshop are not allowed.

By Sadho Ram — 22 Aug 2013, 03:56 AM — Updated about 11 years ago

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First place

Holly Wesley, from Argyll, Scotland, shot the competition's winning picture, impressing the judges with this arresting image.

Holly Wesley, from Argyll, Scotland, shot the competition's winning picture, impressing the judges with this arresting image.

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Second place

Student Brolin Roney took this photo at an Indian Holi (celebration of colors) festival at the Spanish Fork in Utah

Student Brolin Roney took this photo at an Indian Holi (celebration of colors) festival at the Spanish Fork in Utah

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Third place

Bob Weil of Newport Beach, California, took this stunning snowy shot called The Girl in the Snowstorm in St Petersburg, Russia

Bob Weil of Newport Beach, California, took this stunning snowy shot called The Girl in the Snowstorm in St Petersburg, Russia

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First place, Animals

With another evocative equine shot, Jon Resnik of Brooklyn, New York, took out the first prize for the animal category in the competition.

With another evocative equine shot, Jon Resnik of Brooklyn, New York, took out the first prize for the animal category in the competition.

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First place, Still Life

Daniel Felipe Fonseca from Porto Salvo, Portugal, won the still life section of the competition with this gorgeous image

Daniel Felipe Fonseca from Porto Salvo, Portugal, won the still life section of the competition with this gorgeous image

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First place, Flowers

The winner in the flowers category is a fascinating study in perspective by photographer Britta Hershman of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The winner in the flowers category is a fascinating study in perspective by photographer Britta Hershman of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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First place, Seasons

The stark image that won the seasons category, by David Rondeau of Stoneham, Massachusetts, evokes the chill winter perfectly.

The stark image that won the seasons category, by David Rondeau of Stoneham, Massachusetts, evokes the chill winter perfectly.

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First place, Travel

Jenny Friedman from New York City won the travel section of the competition with this image called The Sweeper, taken in Morocco.

Jenny Friedman from New York City won the travel section of the competition with this image called The Sweeper, taken in Morocco.

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First place, People

Kim Hanskamp of Barcelona, Spain, took this captivating image of a blue-eyed woman, winning in the people category of the competition

Kim Hanskamp of Barcelona, Spain, took this captivating image of a blue-eyed woman, winning in the people category of the competition

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First place, Architecture

This shot was taken by José Luis Barcia Fernandez from Madrid, Spain and won the competitions architectural section.

This shot was taken by José Luis Barcia Fernandez from Madrid, Spain and won the competitions architectural section.

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First place, Landscape

This gorgeous image of lush countryside was taken by Maegan Moore of Charlottesville, Virginia, and took out the top prize in the landscapes category.

This gorgeous image of lush countryside was taken by Maegan Moore of Charlottesville, Virginia, and took out the top prize in the landscapes category.

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First place, Lifestyle

Luyu Hung from Berkeley, California, took this delightful photo of a woman on a surfboard in the canals of Venice Beach, California.

Luyu Hung from Berkeley, California, took this delightful photo of a woman on a surfboard in the canals of Venice Beach, California.

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First place, Food

It seems fitting that an Italian, Massimo Calogero, from Brescia, won in the food category, with this quiet and reflective shot of a morning meal.

It seems fitting that an Italian, Massimo Calogero, from Brescia, won in the food category, with this quiet and reflective shot of a morning meal.

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First place, Trees

In a category dedicated to all things arboreal, Mark Simone of Vancouver, Canada, won with this intriguing snap of a deep, dark forest .

In a category dedicated to all things arboreal, Mark Simone of Vancouver, Canada, won with this intriguing snap of a deep, dark forest .

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First place, News/Events

This category was won by Mohammed Radhi of Tubli, Bahrain, with his photograph of what appears to be a funeral procession.

This category was won by Mohammed Radhi of Tubli, Bahrain, with his photograph of what appears to be a funeral procession.

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First place, Children

This peaceful shot of a small boy sleeping was taken by Yvonne Naughton of La Conner, Washington, to take first place in the category for photographs of children.

This peaceful shot of a small boy sleeping was taken by Yvonne Naughton of La Conner, Washington, to take first place in the category for photographs of children.

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First place, Nature

This gorgeous early-morning shot was taken by Tomas Stankiewicz Baldassarri of Margine Coperta in Tuscany, Italy.

This gorgeous early-morning shot was taken by Tomas Stankiewicz Baldassarri of Margine Coperta in Tuscany, Italy.

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First place, Sunset

This tempting scene was shot by Angel Jiminez of New York City to win the category dedicated to the time just before twilight.

This tempting scene was shot by Angel Jiminez of New York City to win the category dedicated to the time just before twilight.

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First place, Others

The miscellaneous category was won by Lisa Jay, from Sydney, Australia, with her shot of a paper aeroplane in full flight against an aqua sky.

The miscellaneous category was won by Lisa Jay, from Sydney, Australia, with her shot of a paper aeroplane in full flight against an aqua sky.

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