A total of 14,739 photos have been submitted for the photo contest launched by free-to-use app Agora, but only one has been voted "World's Best Photo of #Landscape2020" by the global community of photography lovers: congratulations to Australian photographer @lukeylove, who won the competition's top prize of $1,000 with a gorgeous full moon shot taken during his road trip through the USA.
Global platform Agora launched the #Landscape2020 photo competition through its free-to-use mobile app on June 19th. Photographers had until July 3rd to participate for the chance to be selected among the Top 50 finalists and make it to the voting phase.
The app's global audience plays an important part in the selection of the winning image in each contest: all Agora users have the power to cast their vote for the photo that struck them the most during the final voting rounds, making the process democratic where everyone can participate, vote, and win.
Through its mobile app, Agora organizes weekly photo competitions where photographers, whether amateur or professional, can participate to promote their work, win cash prizes (from $1,000 to $25,000), and achieve international recognition for their art.
"Nature surrounds us and protects us. The #Landscape2020 photos will pass through your eyes to impact directly into your heart," says Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO and co-founder.
Discover the Top 50 finalist images and winner below, and don't forget to upvote and comment on your favorite photos!
#41 Another Planet
Location: Iceland
"Have you ever been to Mars?! I went the other day to check how was the situation over there, and they invited me to stay for a while. It seems that leaving Earth is now the best option, the astronauts who left last month were the smartest here, I guess! Can you spot my car? It's the tiny white dot! The scale there is incredible!"
@alvarovaliente_ (Spain)
16points
#42 Deep In The Indonesian Jungle
Location: East Java, Indonesia
"I traveled with my girlfriend to East Java to meet some local photographers who wanted to show me why their home region is the most beautiful part of Indonesia. We went to several waterfalls, but this one was by far the most impressive. It was a sketchy hike down the cliff to get to the bottom. The falls are called Tumpak Sewu, which means “a thousand waterfalls”. They are over a hundred meters high, which means the size of this waterfall is mind-blowing. That’s what I tried to transmit with this photo, and that’s why I’m standing in front of it for scale! The waterfall is somewhere in the jungle, with a huge volcano in the back. When I flew my drone, I suddenly realized that the volcano was perfectly lined up with the waterfall. Another behind the scenes fact is that we were there alone, for over 2 hours! Can you believe that? By now, I’m sure this place got more popular!"
@sjoerdbracke (Netherlands)
15points
#43 Mother Nature's Creation
Location: Namib Desert, Namibia
"This photo is really precious to me, as it was not only one of my first photographic trip with my reflex camera, but also my first road trip outside Europe. You don’t need many words to describe the feeling of driving in a silent desert right after sunrise: from that moment I just remember how overwhelming it was to be surrounded by perfect natural sand creations. Namibia became recently a renowned IG destination for photographers, but 8 years ago there was almost no one there. On that morning, we met only 15 people. Everyone was more into enjoying the scene instead of getting “influencers” style pictures."
@freeilli (Italy)
15points
#44 Helicopter Trip
Location: Tutoko Glacier, Milford Sound, New Zealand
"Visiting the Milford Sound was captivating and awe-inspiring, we were surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful scenery. On a rare cloudless day, I had the opportunity to take a helicopter to the top of Mount Tutoko Glacier. Landing there was spectacular, with a beautiful contrast of the blue sky and untouched snow. This glacier has been there for millennia and the rapid warming of the earth puts this stunning natural beauty in jeopardy. The solitary figure amidst the vast and majestic landscape symbolizes how insignificant we humans are on this planet, and yet, how much influence we have over its survival. On a rare clear day, the helicopter brought me to the top of the magnificent Tutoko Glacier."
@pamelaplaza (Mexico)
14points
#45 Walk Alone
Location: Mount Bromo, Indonesia
@sandal_gunung_ (Indonesia)
14points
#46 Minimalism
Location: Maspalomas, Spain
@josuozkaritz (Spain)
13points
#47 National Treasure
Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia
"This 462 m building strikes with its loneliness. There are no other high-rising buildings in the area, just the water and one or two-storied suburbian houses. This is why this tower looks more like a sculpture, or an artwork rather than as an office skyscraper."
@poletaev.photo (Russia)
11points
#48 Rock Bridge
Location: Tajao, Tenerife, Spain
"I dressed in dark clothes to highlight my silhouette in the sky, which at sunset was white, but also to highlight the volume of the natural bridge."
@dcoedel (Spain)
9points
#49 The Pride
Location: Dubai, UAE
"I believe this kind of scenery, with the desertic landscape, the 4x4 vehicles, and the traditional dress is a good representation of life in the UAE."
@amamun707 (Bangladesh)
9points
#50 Perth
Location: Perth, Australia
@simonpastor (France)
4points
