(c) Ilan WittenbergThe Brandy of Distinction
Silver Award at the In-Camera Artistry category of the 2026 Australian Photographic Prize
(c) Ilan Wittenberg2026 Alpha Awards
Portrait
The Day the Music Died
Man and Buoy
City / Street
Eye of the Metropolis
No Vacancy
Creative
The Ivory Tower
Talking Heads
2026 Australian Prize
Travel
Silent Sentinels of Mount Nemrut Turkey
A Proud Sikh
The City that Never Sleeps
Gothic Masterpiece of Worship
Gaudi’s Spiral Masterpiece
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
The Fabric of Life in New Delhi
Phone Photography
Stairway to Heaven
Architecture
Modern Urban Design
Talking Heads
Eye of the Metropolis
Industrial Disease
The concrete Monolith
Downtown Manhattan
Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona
In-Camera Artistry
The Brandy of Distinction
Documentary
Pink Front activists in Tel Aviv lead a pro-democracy, anti-war protest against the government.
Commercial
Every Shade of You
Classic Portrait
Crown of Thorns
Embracing
Eyes are Windows to the Soul
Creative Portrait
Man and Buoy
Creative
The Ivory Tower
Kaleidoscopes in Motion
Close Encounter
Celestial Molecules
Photographic Artistry
DO NOT SPIT
Family
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a former cathedral, mosque, and now a mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and a globally recognized symbol of architectural brilliance and cultural significance. Initially built as a church in the 6th century, it was later converted into a mosque and then a museum before being reconverted into a mosque in 2020.
(c) Ilan WittenbergThe Art Dealer
Silver with Distinction for ‘The Art Dealer’ at the 2025 Australian Prize
(c) Ilan WittenbergBrooklyn Bridge
Silver Award for ‘Brooklyn Bridge’ at the 2025 Australian Prize – Architecture category
(c) Ilan WittenbergKARLI QUEENS
CeLestriaL Greetings BeLoved Humans My name is “KarLi Queens” and I Am a SpirituaL Warrior of The LIGHT☆ otherwise known as a Lightworker here to assist Mother Earth Ascend to the fifth dimension. There are millions of Us “WOKE” Humans dotted aLL over Gaia and through Our CoLLective Conscious efforts of ALigning with Prime Creator/Universe/God Frequencies.
We are Co-Creators of The New Earth; just by Anchoring/HoLding the Frequency of Love/Light/Joy within Our bodies; subsequentLy by purging out aLL other negative programming/dark energy from our bodies. Hahaha… pretty mind blowing stuff aye Wot?? WeLL yes LiteraLLy our minds have been blown apart, but ThankfuLLy We have connected via the internet.
The “Hopi Indians” phrophesized many moons ago that a New breed of Humans wiLL gather by means of a “spider web” (Internet) and they wiLL be caLLed “The Rainbow Warriors”.
Like many others I connect with across Gaia; we have been on this Journey for over 30years, and are referred to as the “Front Liners” navigating the Path for others to foLLow; aLso known as “The SpirituaL Pioneers” of The New Dawn or The GoLden Age.
PersonaLLy I do this most Majestic Mission for my ChiLdren and my GrandchiLdren and of course for ALL Sentient Beings on Mother Earth. Love and BLessings to You ALL. Thank You ILan and BeLLa for this Great opportunity to Express My SeLf. Joy Ruth WeLLs
(c) Ilan Wittenberg
(c) Ilan WittenbergPiazza del Campo
Piazza del Campo – Siena
It was a cold morning in Siena, Italy when we arrived at the Piazza del Campo square which is usually packed with tourists. I asked the family to stop behind me and quickly took ten photos to create this panorama. I then enhanced the contrast in the sky to bring out the clouds and to create the drama. Palio di Siena is a horse race that is held twice a year. Located in Tuscany, it is regarded as one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity.
(c) Ilan WittenbergWoman in Green
Highly Commended at the 2024 Australian Prize
The Aftermath Print
Silver Award for The Aftermath
Click here to see The Aftermath series from Kibbutz Be’eri
(c) Ilan WittenbergThe Train
The Train – Silver Award at the 2024 Australian Prize People category
(c) Ilan Wittenberg2024 Australian Prize Entries
Three Men
The Train
The Aftermath
Girl with Balloons
Woman with a Green Scarf
No Vacancy
The Fortune Teller
Man Wearing a Red Turban
Boy and Wire
The Art Dealer
The Art Dealer
Delighted to win a Gold award for ‘The Art Dealer’ in the Monochrome category at the North Shore National Salon of Photography🥇
It was an early morning and only a couple of hours to spare before my departure flight, but I braved all odds and seized the opportunity to explore the vibrant flea market on the outskirts of Istanbul 💯
Luck was definitely on my side when I stumbled upon this incredible man who just exuded authenticity! With such a charismatic presence and a backdrop to match, I couldn’t resist asking him to look at the camera📸 We clicked instantly and he graciously posed beside his eclectic merchandise. The connection was natural, and the moment was magical. 🔥
The genuine delight on his face when he saw the photo on the back of my camera was priceless. He requested a copy to frame and hang on his wall, proving the profound impact that a simple photograph can have in bridging cultural gaps and capturing the true essence of a moment so beautifully🖼️ I’m so grateful for this experience.
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(c) Ilan WittenbergPortrait Open
Awesome to win a Silver with Distinction for ‘The Three Brothers‘ in the Portrait Open category of the 2022 NZIPP Iris Awards. They are standing together at the end of their working shift. From left to right are Andrew BUHIGIRO (the oldest), Paul RUDAKUBANA and Peter SINDIKUBWABO. They are employees of the Muhabura hotel, tidying the garden and sometimes helping in customer care. The hotel is located in the calm of the Musanze town, at the northern province of Rwanda. ❤
‘The Three Brothers’ – Silver with Distinction, NZIPP Iris Awards
‘The Underpass’ – Bronze, NZIPP Iris Awards
‘On the Tree’ – Bronze, NZIPP Iris Awards
(c) Ilan WittenbergFinalist
Honoured and delighted to be a Finalist in the Travel category of the NZIPP 2022 Iris Awards. The winner will be announced on Monday gala dinner.
(c) Ilan Wittenberg
No Vacany
Awesome to win a Gold Award for No Vacancy at the 2022 North Shore National Salon of Photography 🥇Heading to Auckland, I left Wellington really early at the end of the New Zealand Art Show back in June. It was dark and wet, with very little traffic when I passed through the sleepy town of Levin at about 06:57 AM. Thinking about my life, the eight hour, 650km journey ahead, and the $120 speeding ticket I got driving there, I noticed something red at the corner of my eye. I kept driving for another 5.5 seconds and then said to myself something to the effect “F**k it, I can’t just drive past this opportunity”.
I stopped the car, did a U turn, and returned to the scene. Searched for my tripod at the back of my cramped rental vehicle, and set up my camera on bracketing mode. I took five shots of every scene, each with a different exposure, from 4 to 0.4 seconds long. I was trying different angles to see which perspective is most effective. I then risked my life and set up my tripod on the median line to take some vertical snaps from a closer distance when two trucks came flying. capturing a total of 72 photos I was content that I have enough material to work on. Three minutes after leaving Levin heavy rain came pouring down from the sky. The final image is a composite of six photos, each taken with a different exposure to maximize balance, harmony and visual impact.
Here are some of the judges’ comments:
“OH MY GOODNESS! What a unique original image… They’ve done it in such an awesome way. The clarity is fantastic. The thing that is most clear about this image is that at 6:57 AM there was No Vacancy at that motel. It’s beautiful, it’s so graphic, it’s strong and it’s bold.”
“There is something very cinematic about it. It reminds me of a Kevin Tarantino movie. Something really sinister is going to happen in this place…”
“I love the sterility of it, I love the simplicity of it. Such a powerful and strong image. And then, to have that power pole, to come out, and be just in that perfect spot… this photographer is so incredibly lucky, or very talented… Great image, well seen, well captured, well presented.”
No Vacancy