The popularity of photography is steadily rising and this photo contest is proof. Despite it starting only a year ago, the contest draws tens of thousands of entries from hundreds of top photographers around the world. Submission categories include Storyboard, Wine, Sport, Architecture, Wildlife, Nature, People and Portrait, Travel, Open Monochrome, Open Color, and Student. The image above entitled Sardine Run by Greg Lecoeur was the overall winner, while the photos below were among the best of the rest. Enjoy the stunning captures and check out the SIPA website here.