Kai really impressed the judges with his mesmerizing aerial shot of a stream in the highlands of Iceland. The Black and White adult class category is blessed with this beautiful image by David Kidwell, called Tree in Stythwaite Meadow and taken near his home in Cumbria. Photocrowd – Be inspired, get your work seen, and win prizes in our daily photo competitions. I took this shot during golden hour one morning in January 2020. All caption quotes from Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection 13, used alongside the images with permission from AA Publishing. Ooops! For once, I actually acted on this impulse and was rewarded by this scene where the diffused sun was rising, and the mist was simplifying the normally chaotic jumble of trees into shades of grey receding into the background. When looking at the winners of the past and the images that get a spot in the prestigious top 101 book, I am in awe. The light was beautiful – I took this at full zoom to compress the distance between the farm and factory. We respect your privacy. He entered it into the Classic View adult class category and said: 'This was taken in Glen Affric this last winter. Voting is open until February 2. Competition opening date: Monday 13 January 2020 Competition closing date: 12pm GMT (midday) onFriday 6 March 2020 Photographers of all skill levels are invited to submit up to 10 images to be considered for the competition. I didn't know the sky could look like that. I was lucky enough to get a short break in the snowstorm, leaving some soft light illuminating the mountain beyond, while the storm passed away to the right'. Stone? We're asking people to rethink comments that seem similar to others that have been reported or downvoted, By using our services you agree to our use of cookies to improve your visit. I feel like the lack of post-editing "regulations" makes it an entirely different contest then. "I’ve studied the past winners’ works and I believe ILPOTY presents the highest standard of landscape photography in the world. The colors are inverted on the outer rainbow (blue on the outside and red on the inside) so pretty with the flowering cacti! And it feels very rewarding to have images that are truly my own, images that I discovered (or that found me), rather than just the ‘point and click’ process at famous locations," Kai Hornung explained. You can change your preferences. Could not downvote fast enough. We are humbled that so many of you choose to support us, and through the UPY competition the wider diving community. Published September 4, 2020 Over 49,000 entries across 86 countries were made to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 competition. The fog was very thick south of the harbor. For this I am incredibly grateful.". Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! The next day, the snow was gone'. If extreme photoshop is an absolute requirement then it's a fail of a contest. CUPOTY 03 will open for entries in January 2021. I fell in love with nature. And it's drum roll time for the overall winner, Woolland Woods by Chris Frost. Emirates are thrilled to be involved, and I urge you to send in pictures of your local area, holidays (past or present) … I remember being at Wistmans Wood at the time, but the conditions weren't great so I decided to go and shoot Bellever, which can be a little easier to find compositions in light mist. They were all beautiful, but a little les editing would be appreciated, they didn’t look like photos at all. From lush green forests to dramatic star-studded skies, the stunning winner shots of the 2020 International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition have finally been announced. The stunning MPB Changing Landscapes Award runner-up, called 'The Cloud Factory'. This conceptual image of two images taken moments apart sums up the uniqueness of the setting for me. Run by the nature & photography organization Nature Talks, the contest draws the best and brightest of outdoor photography … Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 -- first pictures released. • The Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2020 competition is open to photographers aged 18 and over. ", "For a person like me, who grew up in a city (Hong Kong), this walk opened a whole new world to me," Kelvin continued. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Michigan county official who flashed rifle during Zoom meeting asked to resign, GOP House leader Kevin McCarthy says that 'everybody across this country has some responsibility' for Capitol riots. It honours artistic and visual craftsmanship, combined with the love for nature, unlike any other contest. For Photographer of the Year, Local and International as well as Sports Photographer of the Year. For t he Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020, 25 finalists were chosen from a pool of more than 50,000 professional and amateur photographs from around the world. He said: 'A recent storm had died down, but a large swell was still hitting the cliffs at Yesnaby on Orkney's west coast. He called it Dawn at Fox Covert and described the story behind the capture: 'Having got up early to drive to this scene, I was rewarded with fantastic and dramatic light as the rising sunlight filtered through the trees while being diffused by the mist'. On an early morning stroll before lectures, mist had been forecast so I headed to the river and waited for the sun to come up and bring the scene to life'. Within the last four years, landscape photography has become my main creative outlet. "And creativity is of vital importance for me. He said: 'My first shot of 2020 taken on New Year’s Day at Bellever Wood on Dartmoor. What do you think that is? The storm miraculously eased and revealed the hills for the first time. Some looked distorted. Hey Pandas, When You Are Sad, What Do You Do? Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. He said: 'The spotlight effects were turned on in Langdale in November 2017, one of my favorite areas in the Lake District. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. He said: 'As the title suggests, this was once a Roman Road, built around 43AD, as a supply route to a local fortress. The weather in its many forms can make for some of the most stunning photography. How was this taken? By submitting email you agree to get Bored Panda newsletter. It also reminds me of the plume of smoke from the fire that reduced the West Pier to its skeletal state'. Oooh! He said: 'The viaduct is well known to Harry Potter fans, having been used by the Hogwarts Express in four of the popular films. 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Walking up to my favourite tree, I set up my camera to capture the stark shape standing out against the white snow and the heavy sky. It was taken by Wesley Chambers, who said: 'The unmistakable Hope Valley Breedon cement factory is also known as the cloud factory by the locals. Follow the links below to discover more about this prestigious competition and find out how to enter. "I’m 24 years old and I’ve been taking photos for six years since borrowing my cousin's camera for a hiking day trip to Lion Rock Peak," the artist told in a press release for Bored Panda. The Classic View adult class runner-up, taken by Miguel Pilgrim at Seven Sisters Cliffs in East Sussex. Before then, I had only used my camera here and there to document family life and travels. And after graduating from university in 2018, I have been able to travel around the world and have become a full-time professional landscape photographer. After walking around for a while, I spotted some interesting channels leading into the forest. The low shooting position allowed more emphasis to be placed on the wild garlic and pathway'. Since my teenage days, I have been writing lyrics and songs and singing in rock bands. The competition offers a new monthly contest entry format, the first of which is now open for entries!. Exactly. A Classic View adult class entry called Herringfleet Frosty Sunrise that takes the breath away. "I enter photo contests here and there, always with mixed feelings because I don’t think that art is meant to compete with each other. Applications call for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2021. Place the slide at the beginning of each story. He said: 'Starling-murmuration-watching in Brighton is a pleasure. Based in Sydney, Australia, the competition received over 3800 entries from professional artists hoping to win the prize. This should be higher up. Landscape photography is a powerful medium, even more so when we acknowledge the impact of climate change and our footprint on this Earth," Peter Eastway, Chairman of Judges, told in a statement. it's not 100% natural there. The splendor of Britain's rural and urban landscapes have been captured in breathtaking fashion for the 13th time - by the shortlisted and winning entries to the 13th Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) awards are run by photographers for photographers. It is there that I feel I can put in more of my own, personal expression. The winners will be announced during a virtual awards ceremony that will stream from the Natural History Museum in London on October 13, 2020. Win the title of Amateur Photographer of the Year 2020 and over £10,000 of prizes courtesy of Sigma and Amateur Photographer magazine. And the fact that being awarded in one of the most prestigious contests in the world is a huge accomplishment for any photographer, simply cannot be denied," German photographer Kai Hornung said. An eye-catching Urban Life adult class entry that shows MSC Preziosa passing Lerwick's historic Lodberries on a misty morning. A falcon stirs things up and the flocks respond with flowing shapes. All entrants have a chance of winning cash prizes, seeing their image displayed in an exhibition at the Natio… Behold the Classic View adult class winner - Roman Road - which was taken in Dorset by Leigh Dorey. A beautiful shot that was entered into the Classic View adult class category. These look like paintings and bear little resemblance to reality. Please provide your email address and we will send your password shortly. We celebrate the world’s best bird photography, whilst supporting conservation efforts through imagery and financial support. Your account is not active. 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