Editors' Picks Landscape Award

Following the results of last month’s landscape competition judged by British photographer Thomas Heaton, the editorial team is delighted to share some of their favorite images.

The quality level of submitted work was truly outstanding therefore we’ve decided to include an additional five images to the final editors’ picks selection.

We’d like to express our gratitude to all the photographers who took the time and care to share their work with us. Especially in these times of global challenges and home confinements – Thank you for reminding us of all the natural beauty that surrounds us and for bringing us all on your journey to the most spectacular places on our planet.

– Discover the 2020 Landscape Award-winning images here.

Title: “Arches” - Utah, USA
A walking trail in Arches National Park, Utah, USA. Shot on Kodak Portra 160 Medium format. © Ben Riley
Title: The Nursery - Olympic National Park, USA
Fine example of a “Nursery Log” in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, United States. © Peter Dyndiuk
Title: “Useless Loops” - Australia
Western Australia - This tile system is created by segregated salt lakes and their color is a reaction from the tiny organisms living in the salt water. The color will alter due to concentration, size and temperature. These salt lakes sit at the most western part of Australia. Its name, Useless Harbour, was obtained as it was (wrongly) thought a large sandbar was blocking access for ships. Today however, it produces the world’s purest salt with tons being produced and shipped daily. The size, color and patterns of these salt lakes can only be appreciated 10 thousand feet in the air. © Ross Long
Title: Grimsel Pass - Switzerland
The dam and reservoir on the Grimsel Pass, Switzerland. © Michael Blann
Title: “Pretty in Pink” - Alberta, Canada
A spectacular pink sunset at Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. © Jason Marino
Title: The Greens & Blues Of Holkham - Norfolk, England
The warm breeze was gently blowing the sunlit reeds on this record breaking summers evening in Holkham, Norfolk, England. I used a slow shutter speed to capture some of the gentle movement amongst the reeds. Joyful memories of my childhood spent by the beach came flooding through, momentarily transporting myself to happier days. © Costas Kariolis
Title: “Crescent Moonrise” - Monument Valley, USA
A crescent moon rises over Monument Valley in the blue hour before sunrise. © Cole Udall
Title: “The Hidden Land I” - Nepal
A remote and secluded area in the northwest of Nepal, Dolpo is also known as Ba-Yul, The Hidden Land. © Dan Tomic
Title: “Veins of Earth” - Iceland
Aerial view of a glacial river in Southern Iceland. © Dipanjan Pal
Title: “Inspiration Point” - Wyoming, USA
The Yellowstone River pours over the cliffs of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. © Jay Kazen
Title: “Ice Exploration” - Alaska
Glacial melt cascades down the mountains as it heads towards the lake. Spring breakup brings a new sense of life and adventure, a way to appreciate the elements around us. This vein opened through the ice allowing a unique exploration through the frozen landscape. © Janessa Anderson
Title: “A Remarkables Morning” - New Zealand
The Remarkables are a mountain range and skifield in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Located on the southeastern shore of Lake Wakatipu, the range lives up to its name by rising sharply to create an impressive backdrop for the waters. © Stephen King
Title: “Clouds over Mt. Cook” - New Zealand
A storm approaches Mt. Cook National Park in New Zealand © Sid Ghosh
Title: Waihilau Falls, Hawaii
View of the dramatic Waihilau Falls, the third-tallest waterfall in Hawaii and the thirteenth-highest in the world at 2,600 feet in height. © Stuart Chape
Title: Untitled - Pacific Northwest, USA
Frosty winter morning on medium format film, Pacific Northwest, USA © Nathaniel Perales

2021 VISUAL STORYTELLING AWARD Deadline: 31 January 2021

"Photography is by nature a documentary art." - August Sander

The art of visual storytelling encompasses a wide range of possibilities with at its heart, the will to tell a story.

From classic social documentary to imaginative storytelling: this month we are seeking visual artists aiming to captivate and share their stories with conviction.

Portrait, street, documentary, landscape: All approaches are valid. Enter now and show us YOUR stories!

1st Prize: $1000 · 2nd Prize: $600 · 3rd Prize: $400

Submit Now