Get ready for an incredible visual adventure worldwide, brought to you by these panoramic images. These photographs have gained recognition in the 2023 Epson International Pano Awards, the biggest panoramic photography competition in the world. This year, winners were chosen from a pool of over 4,000 entries submitted by more than 1,100 professional and amateur photographers in 102 countries.
The winning images contain breathtaking moments such as lightning bolts striking the coast of Mallorca, dolphins playing off the coast of Western Australia, and a lenticular cloud over an active volcano in Chile. Among the remarkable photographers whose work has been honored in the awards, Spanish photographer Jose Riquelme takes the overall champion title for his awe-inspiring series of pictures captured in Iceland and Namibia. One standout image from his collection is titled ‘Ghost Cave,’ which beautifully captures Kirkjufell hill in Iceland.
The contest organizers describe ‘Ghost Cave’ as a masterpiece that combines Kirkjufell’s natural beauty and meticulous photography skills to create a dreamlike realm where reality meets fantasy, delivering a unique and exhilarating visual experience.
Keep scrolling to witness MailOnline Travel’s selection of the winning and commended images, including one of Riquelme’s gold-medal-winning shots at the very end.
Take a look at this captivating image showcasing a lenticular cloud over Villarrica, an active volcano in Chile. Photographer Francisco Negroni’s shot earns the silver medal in the Open Nature Landscapes category.
In this mesmerizing capture by Zack Stanton, light streams through the trees of Del Norte County, California, securing fourth place in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category.
Titled ‘The Gathering,’ this monochrome photograph depicts alligators poised along a grassy bank in Florida. Eric Clay’s work shares joint fourth place in the Open Nature Landscapes category.
Marc Marco amazes us with his incredible shot of several lightning forks striking the water during an electric storm off the coast of Sa Foradada in Mallorca, Spain. This image ranks 28th among the top 50 entries in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category.
Italian photographer Roberto Moiola captures the beauty of a rainbow over Reine Bay in the Lofoten Islands of Norway. This stunning image shares joint 19th place in the Open Nature Landscapes category.
Witness this striking picture of two bears devouring a fish in Alaska, skillfully captured by Dennis Zhang. It ranks among the top 50 pictures in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category.
Photographer Ran Shen takes us on a spellbinding journey to Shanghai, China, with this breathtaking shot. It secures 14th place in the Amateur Built Environment category.
This playful image showcases a pair of dolphins leaping through the waves in Cape Naturaliste, Western Australia. It shares joint 14th place in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category, creating a sense of joy and excitement.
Explore the captivating underwater military museum of Aqaba in Jordan through photographer Martin Broen’s lens. This remarkable shot gains 16th place in the Open Built Environment category.
Michelle Kwock’s picture reveals the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong peeking through the clouds, adding an element of intrigue. It secures joint 48th place in the Amateur Built Environment category.
Titled ‘Blue Hour,’ David Swindler’s photograph portrays red-roofed huts beside the majestic three peaks of Lavaredo in the Italian Dolomites, immersing viewers in a serene setting. It earns joint 37th place in the Open Built Environment category.
This eerie image presents the Cedar Pride shipwreck, a former Lebanese freighter deliberately sunk off the coast of Aqaba, Jordan. Martin Broen captures its haunting beauty, securing 11th place in the Open Built Environment category.
Witness the dramatic image of purple lightning bolts seemingly striking Hong Kong in Carlo Yuen’s breathtaking capture. It ranks 32nd in the Open Built Environment category, leaving viewers in awe.
This dramatic photograph, capturing Vestrahorn mountain on Stokksnes Beach in Iceland, lands in 25th place in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category, evoking a sense of wonder.
Take a moment to appreciate the stunning landscape around San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge emerging from the clouds. U.S photographer Ray Cao skillfully captures this scene, securing 18th place in the Amateur Built Environment category.
Sliding into joint eighth place in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category, this magical image transports us to the enchanting Lofoten Islands in Norway.
In this photograph, lava gracefully descends Fagradalsjfall, an active volcano in Iceland located approximately 25 miles (40km) from Reykjavik. Icelandic photographer Ael Kermarec perfectly captures this mesmerizing scene, securing joint 14th place in the Amateur Nature Landscapes category.
This panoramic view of Kirkjufell hill in Iceland is one of three images submitted by Jose Riquelme, the distinguished Open Photographer of the Year. Let yourself be captivated by its beauty and grandeur.
Enjoy this stunning visual journey through these extraordinary panoramic images that have left a profound impression on the judges and viewers alike.
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