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The winners of the 12th International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition have been announced! Photographers from around the world, both professional and amateur, submitted over 3,600 entries showcasing some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet.

The overall winner, chosen from a folio submission of at least four images, is J. Fritz Rumpf of the USA.

This year’s awards highlight the best in contemporary landscape photography, and we thank the expert judging panel for their time, insight, and careful consideration.

Scroll down to see the winning images and celebrate the photographers who captured some of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes.

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Top 101 Photographs Of The Year: Reykjanesbaer, Iceland, By Max Terwindt

Lava flowing from a volcanic eruption under northern lights in a dramatic landscape photography shot.

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    Photograph Of The Year Winne: Mount Taranaki, New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand, By Lukas Trixl

    Snow-capped mountain over lush forest and lake at sunset, showcasing stunning landscape photography with mist and flying birds.

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    The Stormy Sky Award: A Supercell Storm Cloud Captured In New Mexico, USA, By Dennis Hualong

    Dramatic landscape photography of a swirling storm cloud and lightning striking near a rural dirt road at dusk.

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    Top 101 Photographs Of The Year: Stu Lagil Canyon, Iceland, By Marcin Zajac

    Basalt rock formations along turquoise river in a stunning landscape photography scene showcasing award-winning natural beauty.

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    Photographer Of The Year Third Place: Plants Grow In The Peruvian Andes, By Joyce Bealer

    Mountain landscape with purple wildflowers in foreground under a twilight sky, featured in the best of landscape photography.

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    Photographer Of The Year Third Place: Sunrise In Patagonia, Chile, By Joyce Bealer

    Landscape photography of a sunset over mountains and a lake, framed by a weathered tree trunk in a serene setting.

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    Photograph Of The Year Second Place: Speulder Forest, Veluwe Area, The Netherlands, By Albert Dros

    Glowing mushrooms on a fallen log in a misty forest reflecting in water, showcasing stunning landscape photography.

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    Photographer Of The Year Second Place: Salar De Gorbea, Atacama, Andes, Chile, By Karol Nienartowicz

    Winding river in a vibrant desert landscape with mountains in the background, showcasing the best of landscape photography.

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    The Snow & Ice Award: The Harunire Tree (Nakagawa District, Hokkaido, Japan), By Kung-Fu

    A lone tree covered in frost standing in a snowy field during a pastel-colored sunrise landscape photography.

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    The Seascape Award: A Spiral Wave Crashes Off The Tip Of An Iceberg, Disko Bay, Greenland, By Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove

    Aerial view of swirling ocean waves next to a large iceberg in award-winning landscape photography.

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    The Lone Tree Award: The 'Queen' Socotran Bottle Tree (Dendrosicyos Socotranus), Socotra, Yemen, By Benjamin Barakat

    Ancient twisted tree under a vibrant starry sky, showcasing award-winning landscape photography at night.

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    Top 101 Photographs Of The Year: A Series Of Dark Sculptures Rises From The Reddish Sands Of The Central Sahara Desert, Tassili N'ajjer National Park, Algeria, By Henrique Murta

    Unique rock formations in a desert landscape showcasing award-winning landscape photography with dramatic light and shadows.

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    Top 101 Photographs Of The Year: Isle Of Harris, Scotland, United Kingdom, By Geraint Evans

    Minimalist landscape photography of a sandy beach with water patterns and a dark hill under moody cloudy skies.

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    Photographer Of The Year Third Place: Patagonia, Argentina, By Joyce Bealer

    Mountain landscape at twilight with reflection in water and a bare twisted tree branch in foreground, landscape photography.

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    Photographer Of The Year Third Place: Patagonia, Argentina, By Joyce Beale

    Mountain landscape with flowing river and autumn trees, showcasing the best of landscape photography in a stunning natural scene.

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    Photographer Of The Year Second Place: Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah, New Mexico, USA, By Karol Nienartowicz

    Vast desert landscape with smooth red rock formations and a small water pool, showcasing stunning landscape photography.

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    Dramatic landscape photography with a solitary rock formation under stormy skies showcasing award-winning landscape shots.

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    Black And White Award: Sand Dunes On The Skeleton Coast, Namibia, By Torston Pull

    Smooth curves of sand dunes in black and white, showcasing the best of landscape photography with striking shadows and light.

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    Photographer Of The Year Second Place: Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah, New Mexico, USA, By Karol Nienartowicz

    Surreal rock formations captured in award-winning landscape photography showcasing unique natural textures at dusk.

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    Photographer Of The Year Overall Winner: A Riverbed Snaking Between White Sand Dunes, Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil, By J. Fritz Rumpf

    Aerial landscape photography showing winding brown river patterns contrasting with white sandy terrain in an award-winning shot.

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    Top 101 Photographs Of The Year: Hanksville, Utah, USA, By Daniel Viñé Garcia

    Vast desert landscape at sunset with dramatic ridges and a central peak, showcasing award-winning landscape photography.

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    Photograph Of The Year Third Place: White Pocket, Northern Arizona, USA, By Dave Drost

    Black and white landscape photography of textured rocky hills reflecting in a still water pool under a clear sky.

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    Photographer Of The Year Overall Winner: Snowy Landscape In The Fjords Of Norway, By J.fritz Rumpf

    Minimalist winter landscape with bare trees and snow, showcasing the best of landscape photography techniques.

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    Photographer Of The Year Overall Winner: A Storm Over A Field In Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil, By J. Fritz Rumpf

    Aerial view of a vast green landscape under a cloudy sky, showcasing award-winning landscape photography.




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