The Artist Gallery celebrated photography in several different categories this year. Having previously featured selections from the Black and White, Architecture and Street competitions, we now turn our attention to the winners and honorable mentions of the 2026 Landscape Photography Competition.
This category contains images that show how diverse landscape photography can be. Some photographers focused on vast, dramatic scenes of ice, mountains, cliffs, and oceans, while others captured moments in which light, mist, color, and composition transform familiar natural spaces into something almost dreamlike. From frozen waterfalls and turquoise rivers to remote islands, open plains and peaceful lakes, the images selected highlight both the power and stillness of nature.
Scroll down to see the photos and don’t forget to vote for the ones that impressed you the most.
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Honorable mention
Location: Iceland
Description: “Northern Lights over a mountainous landscape in Iceland. The reflected light gave the scene a sense of soul and depth, creating a quiet, otherworldly atmosphere.”
Honorable mention
Location: Lofoten Islands, Norway
Description: “At the end of February 2020, the Lofoten Islands presented themselves in all their winter splendor. Red fishing huts in a snow-covered landscape – the fact that the sky remained gray didn’t matter.”
Honorable mention
Location: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, California, USA
Description: “Layers of sand dunes illuminated by the sun before hiding behind the horizon at the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park. The undulating texture of the sand forms smooth, sensual curves that appear to flow like waves across the desert landscape.”
Honorable mention
Location: USA
Description: “Just at sunset, filtered light bathes the desert landscape in a soft, warm glow that intensifies all colors, from the purple-veiled mountains to the bright cinnamon of the stallion returning to his herd before dark.”
Honorable mention
Location: Drangarnir Island, Faroe Islands
Description: “As the sun disappears below the horizon, Drangarnir’s dramatic sea arch captures the last light of the day and defies the fierce winds of the Faroe Islands.”
Honorable mention
Location: Pangong Lake, Tibet
Description: “A lone cairn stands on the shores of Pangong Lake at sunset, captured using a long exposure of 208 seconds. The longer exposure smoothes the water and softens the dramatic clouds, while golden light illuminates the distant mountains, creating a scene of stillness, balance and tranquility.”
Honorable mention
Location: Alderyarfoss Waterfall, Iceland
Description: “Aldeyjarfoss, covered in snow and ice, is a truly fascinating sight. If you want to explore it on your own, you only have a small window of time in the autumn after the first snowfall. If there is too much snow, access is only possible with special vehicles.”
Honorable mention
Location: Lóndrangar, Iceland
Description: “Even though not many tourists visit Iceland in January, I was not alone in this place to photograph the beautiful sunset.”
Honorable mention
Location: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona, USA
Description: “Shot in the desert of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in northern Arizona. The unique black sand and clay of the surrounding land complements the dark blues and purples of the morning sky. In the distance stands a tall sand and rock sculpture.”
Honorable mention
Location: Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
Description: “First light on the sandstone pillars of Monument Valley paints the desert landscape in warm orange and pink tones. The morning light illuminates every cliff and crevice of the ancient rock formations, creating a breathtaking display of natural architecture in the American Southwest.”
Honorable mention
Location: Klakkur, Faroe Islands
Description: “From Klakkur’s snow-capped peak, Kunoy stretches into the fjords, framed by the rugged peaks of Kalsoy and Borðoy, where winter and sea collide.”
Honorable mention
Location: Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
Description: “This was taken during sunrise at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. The gentle wind over the lake creates a mirror-like appearance that reflects the reds and purples of the morning light. The colorful rocks beneath the surface add to the picturesque scene.”
Honorable mention
Location: Antarctica
Description: “This photo I took shows just one of the many spectacular things
Icebergs can be found down in Antarctica. This dramatic scene shows multiple icebergs in the Antarctic Ocean, with one iceberg forming a natural arch and another visible behind it.”
Honorable mention
Location: Palouse, Washington, USA
Description: “A sun-drenched, peaceful agricultural landscape of the Palouse, Washington State, contrasts with the fierce spring storm rushing toward us from the horizon. We only had a few minutes to photograph before we felt the first drops of rain.”
Honorable mention
Location: Dolomites, Italy
Description: “After finding the perfect spot, I had to wait for sunset to see the mountains burning without flames. It is the spectacle of alpenglow that turns the peaks of the Dolomites red as the sun sets.”
Honorable mention
Location: Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Description: “Silent reflection on the edge of the Grand Canyon.”
3rd place winner
Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
Description: “An autumn rainstorm fills a valley in Grand Teton National Park. The late afternoon sun illuminates the rain leaves from behind, revealing their details. The dark gray-blue clouds above contrast with the yellow autumn leaves below.”
1st place winner
Location: Stuðlagil Canyon, Iceland
Description: “The Stuðlagil Gorge in eastern Iceland is an impressive geological formation characterized by its towering basalt columns and bright turquoise glacial river. The gorge reminded me of a Gothic cathedral with its basalt columns.”
2nd place winner
Location: Campo de Piedra Pómez, Argentina
Description: “In the Campo de Piedra Pómez in Argentina, wind and time have shaped the volcanic rock into a dense field of ridges and grooves. Viewed from above, the landscape becomes a textured surface where light reveals the slow process of erosion.”
Honorable mention
Location: Northern Arizona, USA
Description: “This shot was taken at sunset in northern Arizona and captures the uniqueness of the red rock landscape. Also called New Wave, these rock formations have a unique pattern that reminds us of waves.”
Honorable mention
Location: Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Description: “This was taken at sunset on the Olympic Coast in Olympic National Park and shows the gigantic iconic sea stacks and pebble-filled shoreline.”
Honorable mention
Location: Cono de Arita, Salar de Arizaro, Argentina
Description: “The Cono de Arita rises from the vast emptiness of the Salar de Arizaro in Argentina, standing alone in the early morning light. Its elongated shadow stretches across the desert floor, emphasizing the size and stillness of the surrounding landscape.”
Honorable mention
Location: Mount Latemar, Italy
Description: “The Latemar is bathed in the last rays of light. Its time-sculpted towers rise like stone cathedrals as the setting sun opens a golden gap between the mountains and the sky.”
With this picture I wanted to capture not only the majesty of the Alpine panorama, but above all the feeling of standing in front of something eternal, where time seems to stand still and nature speaks through light, wind and silence.”
Honorable mention
Description: “A lonely wooden pier floats on the calm, misty surface of an early morning lake. In the background lies a lonely A-frame house nestled in a dense coniferous forest, its reflection reflected in the still water. I wanted to depict the silence of nature awakening at dawn.”
Honorable mention
Location: Fitz Roy, Patagonia, Argentina
Description: “The summit of Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Argentina, after sunset in autumn! After a week of snowstorms and 120 km/h winds, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to admire the most spectacular landscape in the world from above with the drone!”
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