# Fascinating Photo Competitions The International Photography Contest 2009 is Bananas By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-photography-contest-2009 References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2009/12/03/national-geographic-2009/) & [ngm.nationalgeographic](http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/photo-contest/photo-contest) I can’t even stress how bananas [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-exploration) and The Big Picture photos are. How can any of these ridiculously [amazing photographers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos) compete in the International Photography Contest 2009? I mean, all of these are so good, I feel as though they all have to win. But one of the defining qualities of a contest is, well, that someone walks away a winner. Here is just a sample of what you can expect to see during the International Photography Contest 2009. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **International Photography Contest:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of photography competitions by introducing new judging criteria or innovative technology. - **Ridiculously Amazing Photographers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating a platform or community to connect and showcase the work of talented photographers. - **Defining Qualities of a Contest:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in contest design and rules to make the experience more inclusive and engaging for participants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by developing new tools, equipment, or techniques. - **Online Communities:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in online communities to cater to the needs and interests of photographers and photography enthusiasts. - **Event Management:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in event management by organizing unique photography contests that stand out from traditional competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global AI Art Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-of-the-future1.md) - [Young Artist-Supporting Illustration Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-illustration-contest.md) - [AI Prompt Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-challenge.md) - [Regional Arts Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-open-art.md) - [Artistic Hamburger Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-burger-contest.md) - [Seasoning-Brand Travel Exclusives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikkoman-teriyaki-that.md) - [Pineapple Snack Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-hackathon.md) - [Exciting Culinary Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-competitions.md) - [Canadian Beef Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-beef.md)