This amazing planet is rich in varied landscapes, from striking and imposing mountains and glaciers to the serene, harsh beauty of deserts and wildernesses; from rivers and lakes to the smooth or rugged variations of coastal regions and islands; from polar ice and snowscapes to verdant forests and jungles. Some of these landscapes have remained unchanged for millions of years. Some are changing as they experience ever more extreme climate variations which see water shortages, and even desertification in some regions, while others experience floods, extreme rain and storm events which turn dry areas into wetlands.
What subjects can you include?
In a portfolio of four images (colour or black & white) we would like you to show us beautiful natural landscapes, landscapes and environments under threat, weather and the impact of climate change, landscapes impacted by the lack of or too much water, rivers, lakes, seas, oceans, projects to preserve, protect or restore any of them.
By entering this category twice, or entering this category once plus one of the other four-image portfolio categories once, you will automatically be given a FREE entry for overall winner of the 2024 awards and be considered for the top award and the title of Travel Photographer of the Year 2024.
ALL finalists in the portfolio categories will be considered for one of three special judges’ awards. The three selected finalists (who can come from any of the four portfolio categories) will have a portfolio review by a leading New York photographer’s agent.
What are the judges looking for?
A portfolio of four related images that highlight the beauty of our natural landscapes, and the challenges faced in protecting or impacting them.
Am I eligible?
Four images per portfolio.
How many images?
This category is open to all photographers aged 19 and above.
How many times can I enter?
You can enter this category as many times as you want to.
What is the category entry fee?
Entry options:
- £22 for one four-image portfolio entry
OR IF ENTERING MORE THAN ONE PORTFOLIO
- £34 for two four-image portfolios.
OR
- ‘Two Plus Four’ 12-image combination of 4 One Shot entries and 2 four-image portfolios entered at the same time for £55 (full price £82 if entered individually).
Do I need to shoot new material to be able to enter this category?
No! We have always allowed entrants to submit images from their archives – i.e. contemporary photography shot in recent years – and have always said that ‘travel starts when you leave your home’. So it’s your choice. You can travel locally or travel further afield. Entries close on 6th October.
Digital Manipulation
Please see the information on digital manipulation and note that entrants who are shortlisted as finalists will be required to provide the original image files (RAW or jpeg as shot).
No AI generated images will be allowed and any entered will be disqualified.
Prizes
The winner of this category will receive £1250, Radiant Photo imaging software plus membership of the Royal Photographic Society.
The judges will also select their favourite image from all the submitted portfolios. The winner of the Best Single Image award for each portfolio category receives a Genesis Imaging giclée exhibition print.
Special portfolio category award: ALL finalists in the portfolio categories will be considered for one of two special judges’ awards. The three selected finalists (who can come from any of the four portfolio categories) will have a portfolio review by a leading New York photographer’s agent, Frank Meo.
Image © Armande Sarlangue
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