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Theme: Landscape November 2024

  • color landscape photo of volcano erupting in Guatemala by Christian Hartmann

    Winning Photographer Christian Hartmann

    Winning Photographer Christian Hartmann

    “Framing Fuego Volcano” - Fuego Volcano, Guatemala, 2021
    For over 10 years I have become obsessed with photographing the beautiful Fuego Volcano in Guatemala. In the last few years, it has become trendy for photographers, most of them photographing a similar composition. So I decided to explore the surrounding subtropical forests and found this very unique composition. © Christian Hartmann
  • Color drone landscape photo of Icelandic cliffs and water by Liam Man

    Second Prize Liam Man

    Second Prize Liam Man

    “Shore Bound” - Iceland
    According to Icelandic folklore, the Reynisdrangar Trolls [sea stacks] were created when two trolls were attempting to drag a three-masted ship to shore. In their haste, they didn’t notice that the sun was rising. As the rays of daylight hit them, they (and the ship) were instantly turned to stone. I love this idea of the endless struggle, the waves rhythmically crashing against them. This artwork seeks to capture one night of their story. A moment frozen in time, in a petrified landscape. Aside from basic colour/tone adjustments, the process involved capturing a 900-second base-long exposure image, followed by additional light passes with drone lights flown above the rock formations. These were then stacked and blended in Photoshop. © Liam Man
  • color landscape photo of Lake Pukaki, New Zealand by Stuart Chape

    Third Prize Stuart Chape

    Third Prize Stuart Chape

    “Waimanalo Hues” - Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
    The blue glacial waters of the Tasman River flow into Lake Pukaki in New Zealand in this aerial photo with Aoraki/Mount Cook in the distance. © Stuart Chape
  • color landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn, Muskoka district by Rakesh Baro

    Finalist Rakesh Baro

    Finalist Rakesh Baro

    “Nature’s Palette” - Huntsville, Muskoka district, Ontario Canada
    Located 215 kilometers north of Toronto, the Muskoka district offers striking landscapes and abundant wildlife. The area is renowned for lakeside cottages, mature mixed forests, and rocky shorelines. I loved how this beautiful lake was nestled in the heart of autumn, surrounded by a breathtaking display of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges. © Rakesh Baro
  • color landscape photo of Easter Sierra range, Nevada, USA by Justin Nambiar

    Finalist Justin Nambiar

    Finalist Justin Nambiar

    “Alpenglow in Ansel Adams wilderness” - Easter Sierra range, Nevada, USA
    Waking up in the dark, I unzipped my tent and proceeded to hike along the narrow trail to a spot I roughly scouted the previous day. I was the only one out on this quiet morning and the air was crisp and calm. The lake is one of my favorites in the easter Sierra range, and I always get a deep sense of peace while out here. Shot with a 4x5 view camera on Fuji Velvia 50 film. © Justin Nambiar
  • Color aerial landscape photo of glacial kettles in Iceland by Alex Visbal

    Finalist Alex Visbal

    Finalist Alex Visbal

    “Kettles” - Iceland
    These glacial kettles in Iceland were formed by retreating glaciers, leaving behind striking pools of water surrounded by vivid yellow terrain. Captured from a small Cessna plane, the scene highlights the beauty and contrast of nature’s processes, showcasing how ice, water, and land shape this unique landscape over time © Alex Visbal
  • Color film landscape photo of inner Mongolia by Yuzhang Su

    Finalist Yuzhang Su

    Finalist Yuzhang Su

    “Untitled” -Mongolia, 2023
    Landscape of Inner Mongolia shot on film during summer 2023. © Yuzhang Su
  • Color landscape photo of Litli-Hrùtur, Island, by Matteo Strassera

    Finalist Matteo Strassera

    Finalist Matteo Strassera

    “Yggdrasill” - Litli-Hrùtur, Island
    For this peculiar image, captured during the eruption of Litli-Hrùtur, I chose the name Yggdrasill. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasill represents the cosmic tree that sinks its roots into the realm of the underworld, while its branches reach out to support the worlds, giving them life. Being in a country so rich of myths and legends, faced with a phenomenon as incredible as it is beautiful and frightening, I could not help but witness this resemblance. The ‘roots’ of the volcano sink underground, through the crater of the eruption, just as those of Yggdrasill sink into the underworld. From there, a mighty river of lava is born, which, like the trunk of a tree, separates into numerous branches, almost shaping a crown of molten rock. These golden, glowing streams, like the branches of Yggdrasill, create, sustain and transform our world. © Matteo Strassera
  • Color landscape photo of Dolomites, Italy, by Pauline Guinet

    Finalist Pauline Guinet

    Finalist Pauline Guinet

    “Untitled” - Dolomites, Italy
    Captured while hiking around the Dolomites Italy - 2024 © Pauline Guinet
  • Color aerial landscape photo of Icelandic riverbeds by Dipanjan Pal

    Finalist Dipanjan Pal

    Finalist Dipanjan Pal

    “Tangled” - Iceland
    On the southern coast of Iceland, the glacial river flows getting intertwined among each other to make abstract beauty © Dipanjan Pal

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  • black and white portrait photo of Tobias Hägg
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    Judge: Tobias Hägg

    Tobias Hägg, also known as Airpixels on social media, is a renowned photographer and videographer based in the outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden. Passionate about exploring landscapes, adventures, and the great outdoors, Tobias travels to the farthest corners of the earth capturing timeless moments from unique perspectives through his lens. His work has been published and exhibited globally in prestigious publications such as National Geographic, BBC, & Condé Nast.

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