• black and white portrait photograph of Hannes Becker
    © Hannes Becker

    Judge: Hannes Becker

    Hannes Becker is a German-based photographer who captures extraordinary landscape images that eloquently impart the magnificent beauty of the natural world.

    Becker first began photographing in 2013 after downloading Instagram, which he used to share his love of the outdoors. He quickly garnered recognition for his striking images, and today is one of the world’s most-followed travel photographers. Technically excellent, and deeply perceptive, Becker’s approach is uncompromisingly honest, contemplative, and considered. However, in spite of this, he always finds space for intuition, accommodating his own emotions and sensibilities within his creations, which invariably convey his profound affection for the subject.

    – Competition Judge:

    2021 Landscape Award

    – Read more:

    Interview: Hannes Becker

Fabia Imhof
© Fabia Imhof

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black and white photo of horse on misty road by Ãlvaro Martino
© Ãlvaro Martino
2025 Black & White AWARD

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In a world saturated with colors, we’re turning the spotlight to black and white. Show us your mastery of light, composition, and shadow through any genre of photography, and let’s see how black and white elevates your artistic vision!

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