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Award winning Australian Cycling Photographer. Mark sadly passed away 29 Nov 2015 after fighting an aggressive cancer. All posts by Leeanne Gatien (wife).

25/02/2026

It’s been a month — but that doesn’t stop us from featuring some incredible moments.

The opposite perspective of the same moment…. and at the British Cyclocross Championships 2025 🔴⚪️🔵.

We love these photos for the emotion and the feeling of being there as the race finished.
Even better, two photographers from the UK entered this moment from opposite sides of the finish line media pit.

📸 Andy Smith .smith_photo Professional from UK
📸 Simon Edwards Amateur from UK

The 2025 Mark Gunter Photo Awards were full of moments like this and we’ll be bringing you more unseen moments over the coming months.

 

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25/01/2026

Your votes and your support have decided the Fan’s Favourite 🥇🥈🥉

Thank you to everyone who entered the 10th annual Mark Gunter Photo Awards, shared photos, supported a photographers’ work you enjoy, voted, and helped us raise money for cancer research.

After thousands of votes we have our winner……
📸 Ryan Muncy | US — of the 2025 Littleton Twilight Criterium: “I rarely use a flash and try to get the best look from the available light. This is always a challenge for low light and night racing. Construction lighting and street lights guided the way on course.”

2nd prize Jude Bytheway UK
3rd prize Phil Crow UK

Our prizewinners are taking home these cash prizes.
🥇 1st Place: AUD$500
🥈 2nd Place: AUD$250
🥉 3rd Place: AUD$100

CONGRATULATIONS to all our prize winners.
  Full size photos and all captions at markgunter.com.au link in the bio 👉

 

24/01/2026

The Smartphone category proves that you don’t need a big camera to capture a big moment 🏆 🥇🥈🥉

This year’s winning 📱 smartphone photo from Alec Suriyuth | — of the“Lord of the Squirrels” was the one our judging panel chose Leon van Bon | Twila Federica | Michael Blann | Chris Burkard  
Let’s celebrate the 2nd, 3rd prize winners and 4th – 10th in the Smartphone category -
2nd - Christian Boodram Canada
3rd - Hannon Ayer United States
4th - Jeff Dieffenbach United States
5th - Jude Bytheway UK
6th - Angelo Giangregorio Italy
7th - Patrick Dorré Netherlands
8th - Guy Stuart Canada
9th - Joakim Faiss Switzerland
10th - Graeme Langhorne UK

Thank you to everyone who entered the Smartphone category and shared the rides, races, and roadside moments that make up our everyday love of cycling.

CONGRATULATIONS to all our prize winners and the top ten.  Full size photos and all captions at markgunter.com.au link in the bio 👉

 

23/01/2026

And now let’s all celebrate the Amateur winners 🏆 🥇🥈🥉

The standard of the Amateur category, and the breadth of cycling disciplines, and perspectives, keeps the Mark Gunter Photo Awards rising.

Congratulations…. Joe Wakefield from Canada — you are the winner of the 2025 Mark Gunter Photo Awards — Amateur category!!!

Your photo of “A freeride Mountain biker descends through a giant root ball of a fallen giant tree on the north Shore Vancouver, Canada. Shot with off camera flash during the winter on a rainy day, the image showcases the speed and style of the rider weaving through a small gap on a unique feature.”

It won chosen by all four judges in their shortlists and as the ultimate Amateur photo of the year by Leon van Bon | Twila Federica | Michael Blann | Chris Burkard

2nd - Blake Dahlin from United States
3rd - Nicolas Sanson from France

And 4th to 10th places awarded to these Amateur photographers
4th - Joe Wakefield Canada
5th - Galen Stilgebauer United States
6th - Mat Gilfedder Australia
7th - Luke Bradley United Kingdom
8th - Hunter Blair Australia
9th - Alan Danby United Kingdom
10th - Hunter Blair Australia

CONGRATULATIONS to all our prize winners and the top ten.

Full size photos and all captions at markgunter.com.au link in the bio 👉

21/01/2026

And the wait is over…. We have our winners….. 🏆 🥇🥇🥉  The 2025 Mark Gunter Photo Awards photos have been — impressive, epic, and brilliant to watch unfold.  Congratulations…. Charlotte Lindette from France — you are the winner of the 2025 Mark Gunter Photo Awards — Professional category!!!   Your photo of “Mathias Vacek as he crosses the line marked by blood and exhaustion at Paris Roubaix. His eyes tell the story of a race that leaves no one unchanged.”
 It won the hearts and minds of our four judges Leon van Bon | Twila Federica | Michael Blann | Chris Burkard   2nd Prize – Dan Monaghan from UK, for their photo of “I’ve covered the 3 peaks cx many times, but never managed to get this high up on the first fell. I wanted to be in amongst the chaos of riders. It’s really hard to show just how steep this section is. Riders pull themselves up the side of the fell. The cloud also rolled in this year to add more intrigue”.  
3rd Prize – Eloise Mavian from Netherlands for their photo of “Against a stunning Kigali backdrop, Isaac del Toro climbs the spectacular Mur de Kigali with Tadej Pogacar on his wheel. The energy and the roar of the crowd are something unforgettable.”
 4th to 10th places awarded to these Professional photographers —
4th - Alex Whitehead United Kingdom
5th - Bram Berkien Netherlands
6th - Jasper Jacobs Belgium
7th - Joris Knapen Netherlands
8th - Joris Knapen Netherlands
9th - Pauline Ballet France
10th - Nils Laengner Germany

CONGRATULATIONS to all our prize winners and the top ten.  Full size photos and all captions at markgunter.com.au link in the bio 👉

  

19/01/2026

The final Amateur Shortlist by Chris Burkard is here — just ahead of the Winners Announcement coming very soon.

Thank you to all the amateur photographers this year, to everyone who took the leap and entered, and to our returning photographers who’ve been a part of the Mark Gunter Photo Awards for years. It has been a privilege to showcase your work.

The chosen Amateur photographers by Chris Burkard are:
Hunter Blair | twice
Saskia Martin | twice
Joe Wakefield | twice
Alastair Johnstone-Hack |
Loek Luijbregts | .Luijbregts
Alan Danby |
Guillaume LECAPLAIN | .lcpln

It’s a heartwarming win for everyone ❤️ — support an Australian cancer charity and your favourite photographer in the Fan’s Favourite. Voting closes in 13 hours.

Every vote helps photographers compete for these cash prizes:
🥇 1st Place: AUD$500
🥈 2nd Place: AUD$250
🥉 3rd Place: AUD$100
Get involved and make your voice count! 📸✨

19/01/2026

Announcing another 10 Amateur photographers — selected by Michael Blann.

Every year the judges are impressed by the Amateur category. And 2025 was no exception. The Amateur category this year shows a huge range of voices and visions within cycling.

And here they are, the chosen Amateur photographers:
Mat Gilfedder |
Blake Dahlin |
Loek Luijbregts | .Luijbregts
Guillaume LECAPLAIN | .lcpln
Joe Wakefield |
Galen Stilgebauer |
Naningo De Backer |
Alastair Johnstone-Hack |
Saskia Martin |
Teun Nagel |

Voting in Round 3 – the Grand Final is still open for another 22 hours (for nine photographers competiting for the title & the prizes).

18/01/2026

Presenting the Amateur photographers — chosen by Twila Federica. From roadside moments to life away from the barriers, and scenic captures, these photos stood out.

Twila’s Federica’s Amateur shortlist
Luca Ferrara |
Amanda Crow |
Luke Bradley |
Tomasz Ferenc | .fer
Konstantin Kleine |
Loek Luijbregts | .Luijbregts
Hunter Blair | twice
Joe Wakefield | twice

The awards have become a beacon for amateur photographers globally, with entries from all over the world where cyclists race, ride, and embrace the sport, and there is showcased.

Voting in the Grand Final is closing in just over a day — there’s still time to support one of the nine photographers who moved through to Round 3. (Note, none of these shortlisted photographers are in Round 3).

Every donation vote is helping us raise money for cancer for 📸 🗳️ 💖

There are cash prizes for the winners. View the gallery and vote now.
🥇 1st place AUD$500
🥈 2nd place AUD$250
🥉 3rd place AUD$100

18/01/2026

What started as a way to honour one photographer’s vision has evolved into an international platform recognizing thousands of photographers — professionals and passionate amateurs alike.

The Amateur photographers have again delighted us with such a diverse range of creative and spectacular images, and it’s a joy to be witness to these moments.

Introducing Leon van Bon’s Shortlisted Amateur photographers .

Nicolas Sanson |
Thomas Prehn |
Stéphanie DIDIER | twice
Alan Danby |
Joe Wakefield | twice
Nancy Badoux |
Saskia Martin |
Amanda Crow |

Grand Final Round 3 Voting is on now. But only for the next 45 hours.
Every vote helps photographers compete for these cash prizes:
🥇 1st Place: AUD$500
🥈 2nd Place: AUD$250
🥉 3rd Place: AUD$100
Get involved and make your voice count! 📸✨

17/01/2026

Let’s make a difference together! ✨2 days left to Vote for your favourite photo in the Grand Final.

It’s the Grand Final and these nine photos have been made it through.
Voting is open for 2 days and every donation vote is raising money for cancer research.
Cash prizes up for grabs for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

📸 Share — your photos and invite friends & followers to vote for your masterpiece!
🗳️ Vote for a Cure — everyone gets their first vote free, then keep supporting by donating to vote more.
💖 Feel Good — every extra vote helps us raise vital funds for cancer research.

These photographers are the contenders in the Fan’s Favourite as voted by you.
Ryan Muncy |
Alex Rout |
Phil Crow |
Jude Bytheway |
Dave Dodge |
Luke Newhouse |
Fahwaaz Cornelius |
Alessandro Federico |
SImone Lombi |

Voting is open for the Fan’s Favourite.

16/01/2026

And now announcing for the Professional photographers in Chris Burkard’s shortlist. You can feel the emotion, character, atmosphere, and grit in these photos.

From one photographer’s love of cycling and travel, to a community of riders and photographers in dozens of countries. It’s a joy to view every single photo. Thank you for being part of the 10th Mark Gunter Photo Awards and helping keep Mark’s legacy alive.

The chosen Professional photographers by Chris Burkard are:
Joris Knapen |
Michal Cerveny |
Pauline Ballet |
Oskar Scarsbrook |
Joris Knapen |
Charlotte Lindet |
Bram Berkien |
Josh Becker |
Jordi Vila |
Dan Monaghan | -images

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