5 Winning Black-And-White Landscape Shots From Monochrome Photography Awards

5 winning black-and-white landscape shots from monochrome photography awards

1ST PLACE WINNER: LANDSCAPES PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023

The Tenggerese people, known as “The Horsemen of Bromo” in Indonesia, embody a captivating cultural legacy in the stunning landscape surrounding Mount Bromo. Their vibrant customs and role as horseback guides create an immersive experience for visitors exploring the volcanic terrains. These horsemen, with their traditional attire and deep-rooted rituals, offer travelers not just a ride but an encounter with the rich heritage of the region.

2ND PLACE WINNER

Kantapat Phutthamkul captured this photograph during his Japan trip. “Mountain Fuji is the most iconic here,” the Thai photographer wrote.

3RD PLACE WINNER

The Greek word for abstraction is αφαίρεση (aphairesi), which means “removal” or “withdrawal”. This term is often used in the context of philosophy to refer to the process of abstracting or separating an idea or concept from its concrete or sensory representations. In art, abstraction can also refer to the process of reducing a form or image to its essential geometric or formal elements, which can then be rearranged and recombined to create a new visual language.

LANDSCAPES: HONOURABLE MENTION 2023 (PROFESSIONAL)

Iceland is known for its very strong winds and in winter this helps present some interesting mono/minimalist images.

This is a little church high on a hill in the town of Vik. Cold, windy and wonderful.

LANDSCAPES: HONOURABLE MENTION 2023 (PROFESSIONAL)

The image Felicity, taken in El Centro, California in 2023, is from Baker’s ongoing project called Segue. It contains both the element of the power of light in a simple composition and the recurring lack of human presence, thus a continuation of his vision. Segue, a smooth, uninterrupted transition from one thing to another, originated during the pandemic, celebrating the gift of returning to independent, unrestricted movement and thought.