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Issues filled with product reviews, latest updates, expert advice and more Delivered to your Android or IOS device Every issue is packed with photo tips, kit reviews and inspiration From$12Subscribe now Camera news Camera rumors Photography & Video Show Cheatsheets Photo mag deals Prime Day deals Don't miss these Nature and Wildlife Photography "This is the best camera I've ever used" – Pro wildlife photographer David Gibbon on gear, career, and capturing insights in extreme conditions Awards and Competitions This mind-bending underwater photo just won Australia's top nature photography award Awards and Competitions World's biggest photograph contest reveals top ten images from a staggering 656,000 entries Awards and Competitions This photo just won a Leica camera, a trip to Switzerland and a day shooting in the Alps with Chris Burkard for its photographer! Awards and Competitions This frame is so powerful, it pulls you in – and it just won Black and White Photographer of the Year Awards and Competitions These mesmerizing marine shots earned a pro drone pilot the coveted Aerial Photographer of the Year title Awards and Competitions Mangrove Photographer of the Year captures what could be the last of the Everglades' iconic birds Awards and Competitions This spectacular photo of a once-in-144-years ritual just earned the photographer global recognition at the IPA Awards and Competitions This stunning image captures beauty – and the biggest threat facing the night sky, shot with a 17-year-old Canon DSLR Awards and Competitions Biodiversity in focus: These photos just won £1,000 at the RSB Photography Competition Awards and Competitions From 1-gigapixel images to 22-hour exposures – check out the winners of this inspiring astronomy photography competition Awards and Competitions Do you agree with this AI judge? Real photos rated by a robot in Excire photography competition Awards and Competitions Can you believe that these award-winning images were shot with an iPhone? Awards and Competitions Selected from 60,000+ entries, take an exclusive sneak peek at powerful images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition Awards and Competitions It looks like sci-fi, but it's real – and the photographer just gained global recognition for it. But what exactly are we looking at? Photography Awards and Competitions Gorgeous woodland imagery wins AI-banned Natural Landscape Photographer of the Year Mike Harris 26 September 2025 From the woodlands of Tasmania to the Grand Canyon, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards results are in, and there's not an AI-image in sight! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A blackwood tree native to the region is silhouetted by the rising sun in Meander Valley, Northern Tasmania. As sunlight touches the leaves, transpiration takes place (Image credit: Joy Kachina) The Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) results are in. As always, the prestigious annual photo competition – now in its fifth year – has turned out a mountain of jaw-dropping landscape photographs, captured by some of the most talented photographers from around the world. Australian landscape and wildlife photographer, Joy Kachina, took top honors to be crowned Natural Landscape Photographer of the Year (NLPOTY). Unlike many other photography competitions, NLPOTY entrants are judged on a small body of work, rather than a single image. Joy’s incredible collection of imagery was largely focused on trees, boasting stunning compositions, textures, and colors. You may like This mind-bending underwater photo just won Australia's top nature photography award World's biggest photograph contest reveals top ten images from a staggering 656,000 entries This photo just won a Leica camera, a trip to Switzerland and a day shooting in the Alps with Chris Burkard for its photographer! "I’m deeply touched by it," she said, on the subject of her win. "The NLPA awards have always set an exceptional standard for landscape photography, celebrating the beauty of nature in all its forms. "This competition showcases stunning images from around the world, reminding us of the beauty we can find in our natural surroundings, especially in a time when so much of our creative space is now generated by artificial intelligence." Early morning light filters through the mist, highlighting the native button grasses and pandani (Image credit: Joy Kachina) And indeed, artificial intelligence – or rather, the lack of it – is a huge part of the competition. The NLPA proudly forbids AI imagery, with entrants required to adhere to a strict set of rules when editing their submissions, while finalists must provide RAW files for comparison. However, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards aren’t just about Natural Landscape Photographer of the Year. Get the Digital Camera World Newsletter The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Rather than focus on the Grand Canyon’s enormity, Margrit’s intimate image captures “ancient layers of stone, shaped by time and water into abstract forms alive with mystery” (Image credit: Margrit Schwarz) Entrants are invited to submit their work into a variety of categories, including Natural Landscape Photograph of the Year – which was won by Switzerland-based photographer, Margrit Schwarz, for her intimate capture of the Grand Canyon. "This image is a synthesis of my emotions and experiences during a 12-day river trip deep inside the Grand Canyon," she said of her entry. What moved me most were the hidden abstract forms shaped by stone, water, and time – details that spoke with as much power and mystery as the immense landscapes above." Project of the Year was won by Belgium-based Hanneke Van Camp. This category differs from NLPOTY in that the imagery must be related to form a cohesive project. Hanneke’s body of work was captured in the Scandinavian Sápmi region. You may like This mind-bending underwater photo just won Australia's top nature photography award World's biggest photograph contest reveals top ten images from a staggering 656,000 entries This photo just won a Leica camera, a trip to Switzerland and a day shooting in the Alps with Chris Burkard for its photographer! "This work and these landscapes are very close to my heart," said the photographer, "and with the project now coming to a close in the form of a book, the timing feels especially meaningful." Hanneke Van Camp's landscape photography project was captured within the Sápmi region of Scandinavia (Image credit: Hanneke Van Camp) The Grand Landscape, Intimate landscape, and Abstract Landscape categories were won by Luis Vilariño, David Shaw and Ilan Shacham, respectively. You can visit the NLPA website for a full list of winners and runners-up. In total, 11,023 photos were submitted to the 2025 competition, with 1,134 photographers entering from across 64 countries. Overall, a whopping $27,420 (approx £20,517 / AUS$41,987) in prizes was given out, including $16,500 (approx £12,338 / AUS$25,240) in cash. You might also like... Looking for more photography inspiration? Check out the winning image of the Cewe Photo Award. Perhaps you’re into video, in which case, here are the winners of Nikon’s Small World in Motion award. If you’re into shooting your own landscapes, make sure to check out the best cameras for landscape photography and the best lenses for landscapes, and take a look at my landscape photography tips. Mike Harris Social Links Navigation How To Editor Mike studied photography at college, honing his Adobe Photoshop skills and learning to work in the studio and darkroom. After a few years writing for various publications, he headed to the ‘Big Smoke’ to work on Wex Photo Video’s award-winning content team, before transitioning back to print as Technique Editor (later Deputy Editor) on N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine. With bylines in Digital Camera, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Practical Photography, Digital Photographer, iMore, and TechRadar, he’s a fountain of photography and consumer tech knowledge, making him a top tutor for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and more. His expertise extends to everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks... You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. This mind-bending underwater photo just won Australia's top nature photography award World's biggest photograph contest reveals top ten images from a staggering 656,000 entries This photo just won a Leica camera, a trip to Switzerland and a day shooting in the Alps with Chris Burkard for its photographer! 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