Do you see even the shortest walk through the city as an opportunity to capture atmospheric townhouses or a colourful sky? Or perhaps, during gatherings with friends, you naturally take on the role of the photographer? It doesn’t matter whether your tool of choice is a professional DSLR, a smartphone, or a vintage camera found at a flea market—if photography is an inseparable part of your daily life, Discover Europe is just for you!
Discover Europe is a photography competition for students, organised by the ESN Poland. The competition aims to promote European integration, foster international dialogue, and provide students with a platform to showcase their photographic talent to a wider audience.
Competition categories
- Discover People - focusing on us, the people of Europe
- Discover Nature - capturing the beauty of Europe’s natural landscapes
- Discover Architecture - showcasing the unique places hidden across Europe
Jury
Each year, the jury consists of professionals specialising in various fields of photography. Their extensive experience enables them to select the most creative photos in each competition category. Among the experts who have taken a seat at our judging table are Łukasz Dziewic, Weronika Izdebska and Hasan Ilkay.
20th Edition of Discover Europe
The 20th edition of Discover Europe was a resounding success, with 1,403 entries submitted!
2025 Results:
DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE:
1. Jakub Machalica – „Curves"
2. Amin Lotfalizadeh - "Mucem of Marseille"
3. Alwin Mathew – „In search of meaning"
DISCOVER PEOPLE:
1. Sam Wu – „Lady peacock”
2. Kinga Cieślik - "Dephts"
3. Batuhan Sungu - "Shadows of blues"
DISCOVER NATURE:
1. Katarzyna Modrzyńska - "Shkoder Lake"
2. Bartosz Bartosiak - „Góry Stołowe”
3. Minsu Kwon – „Ice flowers in winter”
