International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2026

Deadline: October 31, 2026
Entry Fee: US$25 per image; every fifth free through October 24
Prize: US$5,000 Photographer of the Year; US$12,500 total cash
Website: www.internationallandscapephotographer.com/

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International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2026

About the Competition

The 2026 awards close October 31, 2026. The competition recognizes both a single landscape photograph and a photographer’s portfolio, with selected work included in the Top 101 annual book.

Check the official competition website for full rules and updates.

Prizes

Photographer of the Year receives US$5,000; Photograph of the Year receives US$2,000. Additional placings and special awards bring total cash prizes to US$12,500, alongside trophies and books.

Theme

Landscape photography

Eligibility

Open worldwide to amateurs and professionals. Images must be captured on or after January 1, 2021. Four different entries are needed for the photographer title. Camera-based composites are permitted under the rules; AI-generated images or components are prohibited.

Copyrights & Licensing

Entrants retain copyright. Entries may be used for judging and competition promotion; winning work may appear in books, exhibitions and related press. Non-winning images may be used solely for promotion for up to three years.

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