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13 stunning and award-winning black and white photographs

Popular Science Team

created: Oct. 12, 2025, 4:59 p.m. | updated: Oct. 22, 2025, 4:45 p.m.

Black and white photography dates back to 1826 and while color images eventually took over, monochrome photos still deliver an unmatched impact. The 2025 Exposure One Awards honor the beauty of black and white. Credit: Hillary Greene-Pae / 2025 Exposure One Awards“Mi yo”Non Professional – Gold – Domestic AnimalsCredit: Silvia Guillén / 2025 Exposure One Awards“Le Mont – Saint – Michel. Credit: Rolandas Urbonavicius/ 2025 Exposure One Awards Rolandas Urbonavicius“Where the Wild Things Are”Professional – Gold – Film/AnalogI made these photographs with my 4×5 view camera on sheet film. Credit: Alexandra Thannhäuser / 2025 Exposure One Awards“Lilies”Professional – Gold – Still LifeThe study of lilies.

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