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The fifth edition of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition has concluded, unveiling the captivating winning images. This competition, which applauds the art of close-up, macro, and micro photography, spans across 11 distinct categories. With nearly 12,000 submissions from photographers in 67 countries, the competition reflects a global celebration of photographic excellence. The organizers of the contest have generously provided us with a glimpse of some of the winning and finalist images, which we share below.