Fireflies flying in the misty by Shirley Wung, Taiwan.

Canadian photographerAndrew Mielzynskiand Japanese photographerRyohei Iriewere singled out for having the best portfolio and individual image, respectively.

Mielzynski’s portfolio captures everything from snowy white winters in Ontario to the rusty sands of the Atacama desert.

Glowing fireflies in the mountains in Wufeng Township

“Fireflies flying in the misty” by Shirley Wung, Taiwan. Winner, Forest.

The contest’s judging chair, Peter Eastway, noted his tenacity and willingness to keep pushing his creativity.

The Landscape Photographer of the Year requires more than a single good imageit requires four great images.

Shirley Wung’s dazzling photo of fireflies whizzing through the woods in Taiwan won her the Forest category.

Winter cottonwoods

“Winter Cottonwoods” by Andrew Mielzynski, Canada. Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Canadian photographer Andrew Mielzynski was named International Landscape Photographer of the Year for his stunning portfolio.

Winter Cottonwoods by Andrew Mielzynski, Canada.

Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Thin Ditch of Ice Along a Country Road

“Thin Ditch of Ice Along a Country Road” by Andrew Mielzynski, Canada. Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Thin Ditch of Ice Along a Country Road by Andrew Mielzynski, Canada.

Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

A fabulous sunrise on the Atacama Desert, Argentina by Andrew Mielzynski, Canada.

A fabulous sunrise on the Atacama Desert, Argentina

“A fabulous sunrise on the Atacama Desert, Argentina” by Andrew Mielzynski, Canada. Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Traces of Light by Ryohei Irie, Japan.

Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024

“Traces of Light” by Ryohei Irie, Japan. Winner, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Aurora, meteor shower and other cool stuff by Federico Delucchi, Italy.

Isyrlu Ice Swirl by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, Iceland.

Winner, Snow & Ice.

Rocca la Meja with the Milky Way and Aurora

“Aurora, meteor shower and other cool stuff” by Federico Delucchi, Italy. Winner, Skies.

White Tie Affair by J. Fritz Rumpf, United States.

Winner, Black & White.

The Final Dune by Benjamin Barakat, Switzerland.

Scoresbysund, Greenland

“Isþyrlu – Ice Swirl” by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, Iceland. Winner, Snow & Ice.

Over 3,600 photographs were entered into this year’s contest.

Arita cone by Ignacio Palacios, Australia.

Runner-up, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Death Valley National Park in Black and White

“White Tie Affair” by J. Fritz Rumpf, United States. Winner, Black & White.

Yangkala Canyon by Ignacio Palacios, Australia.

Runner-up, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

7 Colors Mountain by Ignacio Palacios, Australia.

Sand dunes in Namibia

“The Final Dune” by Benjamin Barakat, Switzerland. Winner, Aerial.

Runner-up, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Glacial Enigma by Gheorghe Popa, Romania.

3rd Place, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Arita cone in Argentina

“Arita cone” by Ignacio Palacios, Australia. Runner-up, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Whisper Of The Sunken Trees by Gheorghe Popa, Romania.

3rd Place, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Poisoned Beauty by Gheorghe Popa, Romania.

Yangkala Canyon

“Yangkala Canyon” by Ignacio Palacios, Australia. Runner-up, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

3rd Place, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Red Alert by William Preite, Italy.

Mother Care Framing by Justinus Sukotjo, Indonesia.

Color Mountains in the Siloli desert in Bolivia

“7 Colors Mountain ” by Ignacio Palacios, Australia. Runner-up, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

2nd Place, Photo of the Year.

The Flow by Himadri Bhuyan, India.

3rd Place, Photo of the Year.

Aerial view of Cuejdel Lake in Romania during the winter

“Glacial Enigma” by Gheorghe Popa, Romania. 3rd Place, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Striking by David Swindler, United States.

Growing Ice by Philipp Jakesch, Austria.

Desert’s Crevasse by Sabine Weise, Germany.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024

“Whisper Of The Sunken Trees” by Gheorghe Popa, Romania. 3rd Place, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Yggdrasill by Matteo Strassera, Italy.

Duo Mar e Mata by Gustavo Jacob, Brazil.

Dancing Trees by Laura Bennett, United States.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024

“Poisoned Beauty” by Gheorghe Popa, Romania. 3rd Place, International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Glacier Lagoon Island by Siegfried Makedanz, Germany.

Antorno Lake, Italian Dolomites at sunset

“Red Alert” by William Preite, Italy. Top 101.

Black and white trees at Walakiri Beach in Indonesia

“Mother Care Framing” by Justinus Sukotjo, Indonesia. 2nd Place, Photo of the Year.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024

“The Flow” by Himadri Bhuyan, India. 3rd Place, Photo of the Year.

Rainbow with lightning in Utah

“Striking” by David Swindler, United States. Top 101.

Icy waters in Iceland

“Growing Ice” by Philipp Jakesch, Austria. Top 101.

Moonscape Overlook in Utah

“Desert’s Crevasse” by Sabine Weise, Germany. Top 101.

Litli-Hrutur, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

“Yggdrasill” by Matteo Strassera, Italy. Top 101.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024

“Duo – Mar e Mata” by Gustavo Jacob, Brazil. Top 101.

Trees in water

“Dancing Trees” by Laura Bennett, United States. Top 101.

Aerial view of Sandfellsjökull glacier lagoon

“Glacier Lagoon Island” by Siegfried Makedanz, Germany. Top 101.