Travel photography started in black and white (B&W) and, despite a colourful world, monochrome images have remained an interesting and powerful medium. In B&W photography, compositions can make or break an image with shape, form and texture working together in the absence of sometimes distracting colour.
What subjects can you include?
You can include an image of any travel-related subject from documentary to fine art, however the image must be monochrome only. Use the elements of design -line, shape, tone and texture – but without the element of colour to create a striking, impactful image.
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?
Any travel subject using black and white tones, shapes, lines and textures to create impact, in the absence of colour.
Am I eligible?
One (1) image per entry.
How many images?
This category is open to all photographers.
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:
- £12 single image entry
OR IF 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.
Prize
The winner of this category will receive £750 plus Radiant Photo imaging software.
Images © Linda Wride & Tom Bourdon
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