The shortlist for Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) 2025 has been announced – and there are some truly stunning shots, including brilliant butterflies, posing frogs, stalking spiders and cuddling sloths.
The top 100 pictures from CUPOTY 2025 will be revealed in January 2026.
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist



























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Top image: 'Orchid Bee Colombia' by Clay Bolt | CUPOTY
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