Astonishing photography by Oliver Dibben.

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Incredible photography by Jamel Toppin.

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Awesome street photography by Leanne Staples.

There are two roads to becoming a finalist. Half are chosen by a panel of judges and the other half are chosen by being the Most Loved through public voting. Be a part of the selection process and vote for your favorites at The Open.

UPDATE: Photographer Known: Irving Underhill

Thank you Gyula Rusinczky

Photographer unknown. We’ve made it somewhat of a rule not to post anything unless it can be properly credited, but some moments in time and some photography deserve to be shared and continually enjoyed. Please contact us if you can source the artist behind the lens for this photo so we can adjust our post.

via wikipedia.

Great photography can’t get enough recognition.

Mulberry Street, 1900. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company.

Brooklyn Bridge View, 1950. Paul Himmel. Courtesy of Keith De Lellis Gallery, New York

Grand Central Station, 1929. Courtesy of the New York Transit Museum.

Here’s a peak through Austin Luker’s lens to view his take on the busy and colorful streets of New York. Check out the rest of his portfolio including lifestyle, commercial and event photography here.

ABOUT THE OPEN

The Open is a worldwide search for the greatest photographers of our generation. It features both online and live events and delivers one of the largest prize purses ever offered in the photo industry: $50,000US. The Open is an exposure powerhouse that connects photographers with a global audience.

True to its name, The Open welcomes all photographers. It is a search across six continents with a simple mission: discover the undiscovered; rediscover the established; bring the best photographers to the forefront.

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