Red Bull Illume semi-finalist Toby Cowley tells us why happiness involves shooting riders in great light with great composition, why he focuses on biking and how he captures the perfect moment. Click below to get all his answers and see his incredible images!

© Rod Hill / Red Bull Illume

Persistence pays off when it comes to shooting action on a river, says Rod Hill, winner of the Energy by Red Bull Photography category. Find out what changed for him after winning and what he's planning for his photo shoot with Red Bull Photography in the interview linked below.

© Thomas Stöckli / Red Bull Illume

The Energy category is all about capturing the speed and strength of an athlete in action. It always attracts an incredibly high standard of entries and the winners consistently take our breath away. These are the six Energy winners from the Image Quests 2007 to 2021. As you can see, they've lost none of their power to inspire.