From the early days of photography to the present digital age, monochrome photography has been instrumental in transforming the way we perceive the world. We’ve surveyed some of the best submissions from past awards to curate a collection of 10 stunning images that showcase the enduring potential of the genre.

Land Loss, by London-based photographer Max Miechowski, depicts the people, landscapes and subtle minutiae of England’s eastern coastline, a windswept stretch of land that is rapidly disappearing into the sea.