Canadian Photographer of the Year 2024: Shane Turgeon
The 2024 Canadian Photos of the Year Competition honored 14 outstanding winners who captured Canada’s breathtaking landscapes and wildlife.
From lightning striking a golden canola field to an octopus mother guarding her eggs, the images highlight photography’s power to illuminate fleeting beauty. Judged by experts like Christian Fleury, Jenny Wong, and Scott Forsyth, the contest celebrated both technical mastery and artistic vision. Shane Turgeon was named Canadian Photographer of the Year, recognized for his ability to portray nature’s healing force through intimate details such as dewdrops and frost-kissed leaves. Together, these works showcase photography as a transformative art that inspires connection, healing, and appreciation for Canada’s diverse natural world.
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Canadian Photographer of the Year 2024: Shane Turgeon
Canadian Photographer of the Year 2024: Shane Turgeon
Canadian Photographer of the Year 2024: Shane Turgeon
Outdoor Adventure – Winner: Sara Kempner
Outdoor Adventure – Runner-up: Matthew Littlewood
Outdoor Adventure – Honourable mention: Gerald Situ
Outdoor Adventure – Honourable mention: Oscar Hui
Urban and Natural Landscapes – Winner: Peter Baumgarten
Urban and Natural Landscapes – Runner-up: Sonny Parker
Urban and Natural Landscapes – Honourable mention: Brandon Broderick
Weather, Seasons and Skies – Winner: Craig Boehm
Weather, Seasons and Skies – Runner-up: Curtis Watson
Weather, Seasons and Skies – Honorable mention: Peter O’Hara
Flora, Fauna and Fungi – Winner: Stuart White
Flora, Fauna and Fungi – Runner-up: Eli Wolpin
Flora, Fauna and Fungi – Honorable mention: Rain Saulnier