World’s largest photo competition shows stunning winter landscapes

World’s largest photo competition shows stunning winter landscapes
A volcano is frozen by the winter chill leaving a mystical looking hole in the ground - by Hendrik Soppa taken in Iceland, Kerið - CEWE Photo Award 2023
Photo: Hendrik Soppa

Beautiful winter landscapes make this is one of the most visually appealing times of year; with crisp white snow, frosted flowers and icy scenes, it’s a season that demands to be photographed.

To celebrate the very best of the winter season, CEWE has released a collection of new images from the CEWE Photo Award, the world’s largest photo competition, showcasing stunning winter landscapes.

The 10 snaps have been submitted in this year’s competition, which launched in May and aims to celebrate the best in photography across the globe.

Snow covers the mountains and land whilst plants sneak through to be greeted by the winter chill taken by Gabriele Gardelli in Italy, Alpe Devero – CEWE Photo Award 2023

Here, CEWE shares some of its favourite images of winter landscapes from the landscapes and nature categories.

A winding wintery road is created by a forest of trees covered in frost and snow taken by Jan Řípa in Czechia, Liberec – CEWE Photo Award 2023

The competition is open to everyone – from keen amateur photographers to established professionals – and there’s still time to enter.

Until the end of May 2023, entrants can submit photos for free that celebrate the competition’s ‘Our World is Beautiful’ theme.

Frosted white trees create a picturesque woodland, photographed by Christoph Grubich taken in Austria, Kirchschlag – CEWE Photo Award 2023

There are 10 categories for budding photographers to enter – from aerial shots and animals to landscapes, travel and culture, highlighting the true beauty of the world around us.

The sun sets on another frosty day leaving a beautiful sky with shades of purple and blue taken by Nicole Gorywoda-Henning in Germany, Untersiemau – CEWE Photo Award 2023

The 1000 overall winners can look forward to prizes totalling more than €250,000.

Crisp white snow gathers on a sea of trees creating a winter wonderland captured by Christoph Grubich taken in Austria, Sternstein – CEWE Photo Award 2023

In addition, three monthly winners will be chosen, each receiving a voucher for CEWE photo products worth €100.

Charity partner, SOS Children’s Villages Worldwide, has been selected, with 10 Euro cents being donated to the children’s relief organisation for every photo submitted.

Fallen snow lays across the mountains to create a wintery scene taken by Martin Ziegler in Switzerland, Diavolezza – CEWE Photo Award 2023

“Winter has officially started as the days are getting colder and frostier,” said a photo expert at CEWE UK.

A church stands steadfast in the distance surround by crisp white snow taken by Matjaž Šimic in Slovenia, Novo mesto – CEWE Photo Award 2023

“Although the cold weather can sometimes make us want to stay indoors and get cosy, it’s one of the most picturesque times of the year, so a perfect opportunity to capture stunning photographs.

A castle fit for the perfect winter getaway in the frosted mountains taken by Judith Kuhn in Germany, Schwangau – CEWE Photo Award 2023

“From snowy landscapes and frost gathered on flowers in your local park, to the icicles hanging on your windows – the delicate details are simply beautiful.

A lone explorer lays perfectly between a sea of snow-covered trees captured by Tomáš Dvořák in Czechia, Liberecký kraj – CEWE Photo Award 2023

“We hope you enjoy these wintery images as much as we do, and that they inspire you to make the most of the season through photography.”

For more information about the CEWE Photo Award visit cewephotoaward.com.

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  • Louise Rhind-Tutt

    Writer, editor and restaurant reviewer Louise was brought up close to the hills of the Peak District. A longtime keen walker, and recent enthusiastic convert to hiking mountains, she is at her happiest when going uphill.

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