Golden Butte BY Juan Lopez
Our First Place Winner was submitted by
Juan Lopez from Fuenlabrada, Spain
Juan Lopez from Fuenlabrada, Spain
From the instant I discovered photography, I was fascinated by the ability to capture and preserve the magic of those unique moments that only nature can offer. In 2017, with my first digital SLR camera in hand, I began an exciting journey full of learning and dedication towards this art form that inspires me every day.
I am completely self-taught and have invested countless hours in understanding light, perfecting my technique and exploring the endless possibilities of digital editing. For me, each image is much more than just a simple capture; it is a personal expression where the editing becomes a creative extension of what I wish to convey.
Although my main focus is landscape photography, I enjoy venturing into other genres such as architecture and wildlife photography. These experiences have enriched my vision, allowing me to discover beauty in diverse forms and settings.
Every time I look through the viewfinder, my goal is to invite you to look at the world from another perspective, to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, and, above all, to connect with the natural and human environment we all share.
Visit more of Juan's amazing work online at:
www.jlopezruiz.com
I am completely self-taught and have invested countless hours in understanding light, perfecting my technique and exploring the endless possibilities of digital editing. For me, each image is much more than just a simple capture; it is a personal expression where the editing becomes a creative extension of what I wish to convey.
Although my main focus is landscape photography, I enjoy venturing into other genres such as architecture and wildlife photography. These experiences have enriched my vision, allowing me to discover beauty in diverse forms and settings.
Every time I look through the viewfinder, my goal is to invite you to look at the world from another perspective, to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, and, above all, to connect with the natural and human environment we all share.
Visit more of Juan's amazing work online at:
www.jlopezruiz.com
Light from heavens BY Panos Laskarakis
Our Second Place Winner was submitted by
Panos Laskarakis from Ioannina, Greece
Panos Laskarakis from Ioannina, Greece
I first got involved in photography in 2005 and since then I have kept on evolving my techniques and knowledge, through a series of valuable experiences, by visiting several places on the planet like the Arctic, Africa, Asia, America, and Europe, capturing impressive sights with a different perspective.
Nature photography is love, passion, exploration, adventure, and creation. I always look for dramatic action and I feel alive in every sense when I experience the greatness of natural elements. I live my life traveling to every possible destination, searching for days on end for instantaneous, breathless scenes.
Visit more of Panos's amazing work online at:
panoslaskarakis.com
Nature photography is love, passion, exploration, adventure, and creation. I always look for dramatic action and I feel alive in every sense when I experience the greatness of natural elements. I live my life traveling to every possible destination, searching for days on end for instantaneous, breathless scenes.
Visit more of Panos's amazing work online at:
panoslaskarakis.com
Wings of Dawn BY Judith Kuhn
Our Third Place Winner was submitted by
Judith Kuhn from Immenstaad, Germany
Judith Kuhn from Immenstaad, Germany
Hello! I am Judith...
I would like to call myself an “ambitious amateur photographer”. My main focus is nature and landscape photography, but I also like to make detours to other genres.
Everything I know about photography is self-educated. A few books here, some internet research there, inspiration from the works of other photographers and a lot, really a lot of trying things out has brought me to where I am today.
My great happiness is my home on beautiful Lake Constance, where I have a lot of photo spots right on my doorstep and the way to the Austrian, Swiss and Italian Alps is not too far. I also love to travel to more exotic destinations on my vacation, with the north being particularly appealing to me.
Visit more of Judith's amazing work online at:
www.dreamscape-pictures.de
I would like to call myself an “ambitious amateur photographer”. My main focus is nature and landscape photography, but I also like to make detours to other genres.
Everything I know about photography is self-educated. A few books here, some internet research there, inspiration from the works of other photographers and a lot, really a lot of trying things out has brought me to where I am today.
My great happiness is my home on beautiful Lake Constance, where I have a lot of photo spots right on my doorstep and the way to the Austrian, Swiss and Italian Alps is not too far. I also love to travel to more exotic destinations on my vacation, with the north being particularly appealing to me.
Visit more of Judith's amazing work online at:
www.dreamscape-pictures.de
Reflection BY Antwan Janssen
Our Honorable Mention Winner was submitted by
Antwan Janssen from Uden, Netherlands
Antwan Janssen from Uden, Netherlands
I'am a 51 year old traveller that like to photograph. Or Am I an photographer that like to travel. I'm not sure. But wat I Am sure about is that ik like to travel and like to photograph.
Visit more of Antwan's amazing work online at:
www.antwanjanssen.nl
Visit more of Antwan's amazing work online at:
www.antwanjanssen.nl
Theme Shortlist
Below are the amazing images that shortlisted into the top tier of this themes competition. A big congratulations to all the talented photographers that participated!
