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color landscape photo of Spring Poppies field and landscape in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy, by Yannis Larios
© Yannis Larios

Editors Picks • Landscape

Landscape Award

Judging the recent Open Call Photo Award—with Carol Körting from Leica Foto Magazine on board—showcased an immense pool of talent spanning every genre. The final decision was incredibly tough!

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Color landscape photo by Spiros Dimas
© Spiros Dimas
Photography by Jim Richardson. Rock formations and mountains in Scotland
© Jim Richardson

Profile • Landscape

Jim Richardson

Jim Richardson, esteemed American photographer and judge for our 2025 Landscape Award, has dedicated decades to documenting the era's most significant environmental stories. As a leading visual storyteller for National Geographic, his lens has captured some of the most defining landscape images of our time.<br />

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color photo of Water Bearers in Agra, India, by Erhan Coral
© Erhan Coral

Editors Picks • Travel

Travel Award

Following our Travel Award, expertly judged by the incredible Michael Yamashita from National Geographic, the editorial team is delighted to showcase some exceptional entries that truly stood out.

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