The wait is almost over for the 5.645 photographers from 120 countries around the world who entered Red Bull Illume, the world's greatest action and adventure sports photography contest. On September 28, the Overall Winner, 11 Category Winners and Top 55 images will be unveiled at a spectacular ceremony held at The Art Institute of Chicago – one of the hottest venues in the Windy City!
From September 12, 2016 onwards and leading up to the ceremony, Red Bull Illume will reveal the highly anticipated Top 275 Semifinalist images via its Facebook page. Select images (a random selection) will also be featured on Red Bull Illume’s Instagram and Twitter feeds. The Top 275 images will also appear in the Red Bull Illume Photo Book which will be available for purchase following the Winner Award Ceremony.
The images represent action and adventure sports photography at its finest, and come from an astounding number of disciplines ranging from rock climbing and high-lining to free-diving, skateboarding and snow sports. They show these sports performed in jaw-dropping locations around the world, captured using spectacular angles and innovative and inspiring photographic techniques.
Stay tuned to redbullillume.com for the latest info, the reveal of the Top 55 Finalist images, Category Winners and Overall Winner on September 28 and follow us Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for a continuous showcase of the greatest action and adventure sports photography you’re ever likely to see.
New Creativity semifinalists:win.gs/New_Creativity
Follow the Winner Award Ceremony as it happens on September 28th on redbullillume.com and our social channels. More details to be announced soon.