Photojournalism agency invites readers to vote for Picture of the Year

Every year, SWNS newswire delivers a visual feast to websites, newspapers, and magazines worldwide, showcasing some of the most captivating and powerful photographs imaginable. These stunning images, captured by both talented professional photographers and members of the public, weave tales of the beautiful world we live in, moments of intense emotion, and glimpses into the harsh realities of modern society.

As a token of gratitude to the photographers who entrust their work to SWNS, the news agency is inviting readers to participate in the selection of the ‘SWNS Picture of the Year 2023.’ This unique opportunity allows the audience to choose which photograph stands out as the most compelling among the 100 images, which have been carefully chosen by the SWNS picture editors.

View the Picture Gallery here

To cast your vote, simply navigate to the gallery and click on the heart icon next to each photo that resonates with you. Feel free to vote for more than one image, as this competition is all about celebrating the diverse stories captured through the lens of talented photographers. Voting ends at midnight on the 31st January 2024. Votes will not be counted after that time.

A great news photograph, according to SWNS, is one that tells a story that lingers in your memory. The images in the running for the coveted title encompass a wide range of narratives, from the breathtaking beauty of our world to moments of profound emotion and glimpses into the challenging aspects of modern society.

The photograph that accumulates the most love, as indicated by the hearts from the audience, will be crowned the ‘SWNS Picture of the Year 2023.’ This is your chance to make your voice heard and contribute to the recognition of outstanding photojournalism.

So, head over to the gallery, explore the captivating images, and let your preferences be known by casting your votes. The power is in your hands to influence which photograph will be etched into the annals of SWNS history as the Picture of the Year for 2023.

Here are a few tasters from SWNS:

The Coast Guard Cutter Argus, the first ship of the Heritage class enters the water during a christening ceremony in Panama City, Florida. Ship-builders Eastern Shipbuilding Group describe the Argus as “the most advanced and capable ship the U.S. Coast Guard has ever seen.” Photo by PO1 Brandon Giles / United States Coast Guard

This dramatic photo shows the moment firefighters were called to rescue a one tonne bull after it fell down an embankment into a river in Herefordshire. Photo courtesy HWFRS

Photojournalist Djamel Hadj Aissa is joined by a friendly young lion while photographing the animals at a zoo in Algeria. Photo courtesy Faisal and Djamel Hadj Aissa

Riders take part in the PBR Unleash The Beast Buck Off at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York. The nationally-televised show features the world’s top 30 bull riders going head-to-head against the fiercest bucking bulls on the planet. Photo by Adam Gray

If you have an amazing photo to sell, and you would like to sell it to the media, send it over to SWNS via SellUsYourStory.com

Ollie McAninch

Ollie McAninch is a former public and private sector economist turned digital media pioneer. After working in the media for over a decade, he helped develop The London Economic to promote independent investigative journalism. When he isn't contributing articles, Ollie spends the bulk of his time looking after animals, pressing apples and planting trees.