Apple Shares Some of the Best Shot on iPhone Images for World Photography Day

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Classical European monument with tall columns reflected in a mirror-like sky effect, flanked by period buildings.

It is World Photography Day, and to celebrate, Apple has shared some of the most impressive photographs from their #shotoniPhone campaign from around the world. Not only are they beautiful, they are an important reminder that the best camera is the one you have with you. 

Each image features a favorite place of the photographer who took it. Not only is it impressive to see what you can accomplish with a phone camera nowadays, it is also an important reminder that technique and creative vision will always beat having the most expensive specialized equipment. Check out the photos below, with their locations in parentheses.

Abdullah Shaiji (Iceland)

Two silhouetted figures standing in a cave opening with a waterfall cascading down the rocky cliff face above.

Abdullah Shaiji (Iceland)

Translucent chunks of glacial ice scattered across a black sand beach at dawn, with mountains and ocean visible in the distance.

Apeshka Maker (Venice Beach, California, USA)

Silhouetted surfer standing in shallow water at sunset with blue and orange sky reflecting on wet sand.

Apeshka Maker (National Museum of Qatar)

Curved terracotta brick facade with geometric pattern and deep shadows against clear sky.

Dan Tom (Zion National Park, USA)

Desert river flowing through red rock canyon with autumn foliage and scattered trees.

Daniel Triassi (Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, USA)

A residential building's storefront densely covered by a bright crimson climbing vine in full foliage.

Daniel Triassi (Montmartre, Paris, France)

Parisian street intersection with Haussmann-style buildings and a red-awninged café at golden hour.

Helene Sula (Mammoth Lakes, California, USA)

Geothermal landscape with hot springs, mineral pools, and steam vents amid volcanic terrain.

Jonas Riemer (Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany)

Brandenburg Gate reflected in still water against blue sky with white clouds.

Jonas Riemer (Museumsinsel, Berlin, Germany)

Neoclassical museum building reflected in still water at dawn, with TV tower in background.

Li Bai (Sanya, Hainan, China)

Modern pavilion silhouetted against a purple and pink sunset sky, reflected in still water with mountains in the background.

Matt Choi (Eastbourne Pier, UK)

Victorian pier with ornate pavilion extending into calm sea at golden hour, with groyne posts in foreground and pastel sky.

Mehmet Kiralı (Ortakoy Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey)

White Ottoman mosque with twin minarets reflected in still water at golden hour sunset.

Mohamad Alzabadi (Museumsinsel, Berlin, Germany)

Illuminated riverfront museum building reflected in calm water at dusk with tour boat passing.

Mustafa Steven (Turkey)

Person jogging through a snow-covered narrow street at twilight with warm golden building lights.

Prashanth V (Uttarakhand, India)

Snow-capped mountain range with forested slopes and scattered buildings in valley below.

Rashed Al Subaie (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Saudi Arabia)

Upward view through a spiraling concrete structure with golden interior surfaces and a centered escalator.

Rashed Alajmi (Lago de Braies, Italy)

Wooden rowing boats moored at a dock on a turquoise alpine lake surrounded by steep forested mountains.

Rashed Alajmi (Salmi Desert, Kuwait)

Silhouetted figure on a hilltop shining a flashlight beam toward a starry night sky with visible Milky Way.

Ron & Eri (Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong, China)

Red sedan parked in front of a multi-story apartment building decorated with red lanterns.

Tom Juenemann (Rakotzbrücke, Germany)

Stone arch bridge reflecting perfectly in still water at golden hour, surrounded by dense green foliage.

Wendy Andrade (Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Person emerging from ocean water with head bowed and arms outstretched, captured in black and white.

Yong-Ho Kwon (Cable Beach, Australia)
Silhouetted line of people riding camels across a wet beach at sunset, reflected in the water below.

Do you have a phone camera shot you're particularly proud of? Share it in the comments! 

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John Nixon August 20, 2022 - 1:13 am

With my old iPhone 8. Phone cameras have come on a long way!

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g coll August 20, 2022 - 4:23 am

The Daniel Triassi photo is an obvious sky replacement. Probably others too.

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Eduard Yaco August 21, 2022 - 2:53 am

Shot using an iphone x. Al Mamzar, Dubai, UAE.

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Bill Hushman September 16, 2022 - 1:00 am

with the exception of a few they mostly look like "snap shots"

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