Forget the planes and fast cars. Take the local bus, hop on a train, go by bike or just walk. Choose a slower pace to see the world and see it differently. Taking the time to immerse yourself shows us the world differently, in great detail and depth so use this to discover elements of travel which take you beyond what tourists typically see.
What subjects can you include?
Any travel-related subject which shows the world as seen by taking your time and travelling more slowly and perhaps more sustainably. Travel to places by bus, train, bike, horseback or on foot and give yourself a chance and the time to get off the beaten track, dive below the surface and see the world in depth.
This category is a standalone award and entries are not considered in selecting the winner of the overall title of Travel Photographer of the Year 2025. However the winning image will be automatically eligible for the Travel Image of the Year 2025 award.
What are the judges looking for?
A single image which captures a slower more in depth world – calm, away from fast forms of transport. More sustainable, low impact travel, a less busy world which allows you to find and photograph the unusual, the fascinating, the hidden world away from the tourist traps. A sense of place and a sense of peace.
How many images?
One (1) image per entry.
Am I eligible?
This category is open to all photographers.
How many times can I enter?
You can enter this category more than once and as many times as you’d like to.
What is the category entry fee?
Entry options:
- £12 single image entry
OR ENTERING MORE THAN ONE IMAGE
- ‘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).
OR
- ‘Ten Image Combination’ of between 6 and 10 One Shot images for £55 (full price up to £100 if entered individually).
ENTERING LOTS OF IMAGES? Use the early bird TPOTY Pass for unlimited entries until 31st July 2025
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 £750 plus Radiant Photo imaging software.
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