The magnificent winning photographs of this year of the International Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) are a birthday party and the diversity of the peoples, cultures and landscapes of our planet and an inspiration to create our own visual trip .
From intimate portraits to atmospheric landscapes and infrared images and iPhone plans that capture our planet in the conversion and its inhabitants, the winning images of this year were taken through amateur and professional photographers of 56 nationalities.
The photographer of the year of travel, controlled through photographers for photographers, presents the most productive photograph for 22 years and has won tickets from 157 countries.
“So many images seen today are over-saturated, over-processed and even AI-generated,” said TPOTY founder Chris Coe. “A ‘less is more’ approach is often far more effective. It is therefore refreshing to judge images which demonstrate good camera craft and in-camera creativity – shot full-frame, or close to it, and with very little retouching.”
For the second year in a row, the overall honors have gone to a talented female photographer. American-born Piper Mackay lives in Kenya and has been exploring Africa’s wilds since 2004, capturing her journey through photography.
She began with vibrant color imagery and, as technology evolved, has transitioned to a sophisticated monochromatic style, shooting in infrared. “Her portraits of African women are simply beautiful and exquisite in their detail, whilst her shots of giraffes in Kenya’s Maasai Mara are tremendously atmospheric,” the judges wrote.
The awards are judged anonymously through a foreign panel of image experts and the general prize winner receives $ 2,500.
A rendered girl, adorned with the elaborate classic outfit, is covered with accounts and ornaments that symbolize her preparation for marriage and draw a husband. Your dress, with cultural importance, presents layers of intricate woven accounts, cows and handmade elements. With elements. With elegant balance, she has a pumpkin, a symbol of food and abundance.
Macubal tribe woman, Overall Winner; Angola
An amazing Macubal Tribune, adorned with classic outfits of beautiful African cloth, gently rests his hands on his pregnant abdominal while standing in the marked landscape of southern Angola.
The infrared symbol bathes the scene in an airy shine, with the deep contrast between the bright and bright skin of the dark and dark sky.
The first overall winner from China — 14-year-old Raymond Zhang — won the Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2024 award for his portfolio of an old steam train and its drivers, photographed in the heart of the action.
“Raymond has created an impressive collection of symbols that highlight hard paintings and camaraderie worried about the control of a steam train,” said the judges. “Each symbol tells an exclusive story and transmits a feeling of eternal determination and the shared link through those who tirelessly paint the scenes. “
Old steam train, general winner, young photographer of the year; Sandaoling coal mine, Hami City, Xinjiang province, China
Raymond Zhang explains: “From the black smoke in the background, we can see that the surroundings in the coal mine were difficult. However, that staff persisted in running in this position every day, which had to havoc their health. They moved their patience and their silent contribution. »
A real portrait of a girl from Turkana, elegant with pearls that surround her neck and shape a radiant crown. The complex crafts of their decorations present the deep cultural traditions of their community.
Winner, faces, people, wallet; Simbu Province, Central Highlands, Papua-Nouvelle-Guinea
Kneeling inside his modest thatched hut, an elder of the Wauga tribe plays his bamboo flute, a sacred instrument tied to his ancestral traditions. His weathered hands delicately hold the flute, producing melodies that echo the songs of a bird, learned during his manhood initiation.
The scene captures not only the essence of the deep connection of the old man with his inheritance, but also the simplicity and resistance of a way of life despite time. This symbol is a triay for the good aspect of the culture and deep spirituality of the people of Wauga.
Finalist, faces, people, portfolio of cultures; Herat, Western Afghanistan
A Kuchi nomad of the Afghanistan border with Iran.
The Kuchi contain a component of the cultural heritage of Afghanistan. For centuries, they have emigrated throughout the country in search of seasonal pastures and mild climate. They were the main investors in Afghanistan, connecting southern Asia with the Middle East.
Soudoue, faces, people, portfolio of cultures; Paro Monastery, Bhutan
A portrait of two monks playing the trumpet in the Bhutan’s Paro monastery captures the extraordinary length of their instruments.
Highly portfolio, faces, people, cultures; South Sudan
The other people of Mundari rest their farm animals in the camp in South Sudan.
Highly portfolio, faces, people, cultures; South Sudan
An Indonesian Tenggerese rider has trouble controlling his competitive and full of lifehorses. The man, gripping tightly, is thrown to the ground, the volcanic dust clinging to his face bordered through years of work.
The life here is inflexible, they disrupt, the strength and resilience of Guy and Beast. To have, it is more than survival; It is a lifestyle, recorded in your culture. The rider, not discouraged, reflects other people whose sustainable spirit thrives even in the midst of the demanding situations of this desert.
Special Mention, Faces, People, Cultures Portfolio; Northern Chad, Saheli transition zone between the African savannah and the Sahara desert
Sahel is a giant transition domain between the African savanna and the Sahara desert. When it happens in northern Chad, it becomes a territory of desert landscapes crossed through Harmattan’s winds that bring sand mist. However, one of the maximum inhospitable regions of Africa is inhabited through a multitude of ethnic teams and nomadic tribes that have adapted to these excessive conditions, preserving their intact culture of Almaximum.
In the photo, A and his son stop with his cabin, wrapped in a ghostly environment produced through the sand fog.
This vibrant moment from the Holi festival in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, reflects the essence of this celebration. Among a sea of red, a striking burst of yellow powder fills the air, symbolizing unrestrained joy and energy.
Holi is more than colors. It’s about unity, love, and releasing inhibitions. As people throw colours, laughter mixes with happy aggression, amplifying the excitement.
Said Jenny Stock of this close-up macro shot of a crocodile’s eye. “Being up close to such a powerful animal will make your heart race. They move incredibly fast and you can’t take your eyes off them, because, for sure, they are watching you.”
Finalist, heritage of life, nature, submarine. New York City
A migratory flight of Canadian geese passes over Manhattan in a symbolic image of a flight of wild birds, free to move and evolve in the hostile urban environment of one of the largest megacities in the world. The paradox is that over the decades, New York City has become a place of permanent residence for some of these migratory birds.
In their characteristic chatter, these two flew over the Hudson River towards Liberty Park, one of the places where they gather peacefully to feed on the surrounding lawns.
Special Mention, Wildlife, Nature, Underwater Portfolio; Ontario, Canada
A snowy owl travels from the Arctic to southern Ontario, Canada, gliding over snowy fields as it hunts for food.
Winner, great image, fauna, nature, underwater wallet.
A Pallas cat is flat in the snow at first light, the most productive approach to camouflage. The feline is covered in frost in the morning temperature of -35° Celsius in this region of Mongolia in winter and hunted all night.
Against the majestic statue of the Buddha of Dinnennma in Thimps, Bhoutani adolescents play street baseball, combining culture and modernity. The reflected image of Bután’s baseball trip, encouraged through the vision of HRH Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck to a sports culture.
Runner-Up, One Shot, Cities, Towns, Streets; The Aweer Market Bridge, Dubai
The Aweer Market Bridge stands as one of Dubai’s most vital lifelines, constantly buzzing with relentless activity. Day and night, it serves as the artery for countless laborers who rely on it to cross the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road, navigating their daily routines. It’s a perfect embodiment of Dubai’s fast-paced lifestyle.
In this serene paradise, a quaint church perches on the most sensible hill surrounded by snow-like trees. The mist wicks are transmitted into the landscape, creating quality of dreams in the image.
El Día de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead – in Oaxaca, Mexico, is a deeply spiritual and culturally rich celebration of life and death throughout the country. The elderly woman in the photo sits contemplatively among the graves adorned with bright orange marigolds, candles, and personal mementos.
Highly Commended, One Shot, Women In World Culture; Passu, Upper Hunza Valley, Pakistan
In Pakistan’s peak regions, it would be unthinkable for women to wear shirts and play football in public. But for Wakhi in the remote Karakoram Mountains, it’s obvious.
Football brings joy to girls, gives them self -confidence and is a component of life. In this remote mountainous domain on the border with Afghanistan, women have unthinkable freedoms in many regions of the country.
Finalist, a blow, women in global culture; Rumbur, Kalash valleys, near Chitral, Pakistan
The schoolgirls dressed in their classic costumes at school on the eve of the Chilam Joshi festivals. The young people were in the temperament to examine while they were excited about the festival that is characterized through colorful and colorful classic music, music and dances.
The lovely blue suns in the morning softly slowly orange and yellow of the this sun, illuminating the highest construction in the global while the thick fog of the desert covers the ground, creating the ghost of a city in the clouds.
Winner, rising talent; Duesseldorf, Germany
Dmytro Geshengorin explains: “One day, waiting for a train in a city close to Dusseldorf, Germany, I noticed that the opposite platform looked like a theater stage with all the commuters having arranged themselves perfectly for a brief moment. This is the beauty of photography: some luck and awareness of one’s surroundings.”
Winner, ascent talent; Pampallacta, Andean Mountains, Peru
Inca traditions are an integral component of the culture and daily life of its people. “I moved deeply through the cultural reverence demonstrated through the circle of relatives with which I lived, towards their customs and the ancestral past,” said Thibult Gerbaldi.
A deep network sense permeates all facets of life. The use of embroidery is not only decorative; It is a colorful expression of rich heritage and the traditions transmitted through generations. These complex designs have a symbolic meaning.
Winner, Rising Talent; Bekopaka, Madagascar
The Manabolo River in Madagascar has caves on its limestone shores.
Winner, ascent talent; Battersea Power Station, Battersea, London
Light gushes from the majestic windows of the former Battersea Force plant in London. “The realization of this symbol is a training in patience,” recalls Olyd Martindale. “I waited a moment without there being a ‘other passersby, and I may just come with my daughter on the scene. ‘”
Winner, Rising Talents; Karsha Zanskar Valley in Ladakh, India
This photo taken in Karsha, a town surrounded by the mountains of the Zanskar Valley in India Ladakhm.
“At that time, I attended a festival where all the priests of the two monasteries of the village, whether feminine and male, come in combination for a long bid that lasts the whole afternoon,” writes Sofía Brogi. “The only complication was a sandstorm that made the youngest priests more concentrated. Some have looked for a shelter under tents made of sheets, while others were crickets with sticks and tennis balls. This monk to get away from the collection place. »
The winner in a category was not selected through the judges: the People’s Choice award was through the members of the public vote on the TPOTY website. This winning image, selected from 19,895 public votes, was through Mauro de Bettio in Italy. The wonderfully close quotes between a Pangolin in danger of extinction and its faithful protector, which rescued him from a wildlife market in Nigeria.
Here you can notice the complete gallery of the travel photographer of the year 2024 (TPOTY).
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