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 Natalia Gromiec, Magda Nałęcz, and Ilhan Eroglu.

 

20th Edition of Discover Europe

The 20th edition of Discover Europe was a resounding success, with 1,403 entries submitted!

 

2023 Results:

 

DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE:

1. Aleksandra Psica – „Silent Venice"

2. Amelia Przybylska (untitled)

3. Mateusz Grochala – „Zachód słońca nad Watykanem"

 

DISCOVER PEOPLE:

1. Urszula Jakubowska – „Bailarin
2. Martyna Obtułowicz - "Świt"
3. Weronika Szałek - "Summer"

DISCOVER NATURE:
1. Julia Hacia - "Sunset"
2. Zofia Adach - „Stairway to Haven”
3. Justyna Półtorak – „The future of Earth”

 

DISCOVER NATURE - TREASURE OF THE WOODS:

1. Alicja Szlborska - "Silent Affection"
2. Dorota Kudlicka - „Otoczony przez las”
3. Jakub Wadecki – „Krówki”