Make a splash
The Canon Water Challenge is for creative minds who want to have fun and try something new.
Take on the brief set by Canon Ambassador Lorenz Holder for a chance to win a Canon R10 Kit worth over €1.000, on top you have the chance to win a trip to Istanbul and take part on an exclusive photography workshop mentored by Lorenz Holder himself.
And the winners of the Canon Water Challenge are…
2. Tamar Grigolishvili
3. Ismayil Akberli
THE BRIEF
Capture your image with water
Watch Canon Ambassador Lorenz Holder as they reveal this year's challenge: Make a splash. Take your image with the liquid element, water, and it's infinite creative possibilities.
MEET OUR JUDGE
Lorenz Holder
Multi Red Bull Illume award-winning photographer, Lorenz, based in Freising, Germany, specialises in images of action sports combined with landscape and architectural photography.
THE GALLERY
View some of the amazing entries
The Prize
Here is what you could win
Win the Canon Water Challenge and you will walk away with an EOS R10 and RF-S 18-45mm 4.5/6.3 IS STM bundle. Further you will win an exclusive trip to Istanbul and deep dive into the world of photography with a personal mentoring session of Lorenz Holder himself.
The Rules
The things you need to check before submitting
The image should reflect the challenge, this means capturing water in any form, with or without human subjects. It’s about sharing a story related to water. Your winning shot will need to be creative, impactful and meaningful. Further, the image must not be heavily edited or manipulated. Lastly, have fun in creating.
Get inspired
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Top tips for shooting water
Whether it's flowing, falling, splashing or still, discover how to capture water with these 5 expert tips.
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The shape of water
Canon Ambassador Lucia Griggi overcame fear, frustration and loss to create her own waves and become an award-winning action and surf photographer.
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Listen to the Water
Young filmmaker Nicolai Deutsch talks about his passion for the ocean and underwater cinematography.