The champions of the 14th annual Epson International Pano Awards have been revealed. The top honoree, showcased above, is Spanish photographer José D. Riquelme. Celebrating the finest panoramic photography from across the globe, the Epson International Pano Awards stand as the premier global competition for panoramic images.
Riquelme, hailing from Murcia, Spain, is a dedicated landscape and night photographer fueled by passion. Despite his rich background in graphic design and printing, Riquelme embraced photography just eight years ago. In his initial two years, he relied solely on his smartphone, ingeniously seeking captivating compositions in conventionally overlooked and unphotogenic settings.
“2023 has again proven to be a truly inspiring year for Pano Awards entries. They are all excellent in terms of quality and creativity. Epson is proud to support and sponsor these awards as they connect photographers of all levels and from all walks of life through their passion,” says Craig Heckenberg, Epson Australia MD.
In the current edition, the competition amassed a staggering 4,414 submissions from 1,104 talented photographers, both professional and amateur, representing 102 countries. This marks a notable uptick in entries compared to the previous year.
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#1 Open Photographer of the Year: The Bridge, Iceland by Jose D Riquelme
“After a dozen visits to Iceland, exploring its majestic lands, during a rest stop, I decided to change my perspective and launch my drone. To my amazement, I captured this incredible image. From above, lines form a bridge extending from left to right, while on the ground, abstract shapes emerge from the flowing river water originating from the glacier,” Riquelme explains of his overall winning image, The Bridge.
#2 Open Photographer of the Year: Ghost Cave, Iceland by Jose D Riquelme
#3 Open Photographer of the Year: Alone in the Dark, Namibia by Jose D Riquelme
#4 Overall Runner-Up: Vortex of Ducks, Vietnam by Cao Ky Nhan
#5 Amateur Photographer of the Year: Jack Fish Art, Baja California Sur, Mexico by Merche Llobera
#6 Amateur Photographer of the Year: All you can eat, Baja California Sur, Mexico by Merche Llobera
#7 Amateur Photographer of the Year: Spirits of the Sea, South africa by Merche Llobera
#8 Amateur Overall Runner-Up: Mystical Inca, Peru by Hung Chang Lin
#9 Epson Digital Art Prize: Disney Concert Hall, LA, USA by Swee Choo Oh
#10 Curators Award: Church, Slovenia by Krzysztof Browko, Poland
#11 Nikon Australia Award: Leap out of the back, Western Australia by Jon Vause
#12 Raw Planet Award: Yellow Net, Vietnam by Teo Chin Leong
#13 Special Award: Above the Clouds, Liwa Desert, Abu Dhabi by Spencer Cox
#14 Special Award: Focus, Taiwan by Chang Di
#15 Special Award: Entangled in the Mist by Michael Lees
#16 Special Award: Frayed Ends of Sanity by Blake Randall
#17 Special Award: Zaanse Schans, Netherlands by Obed Garcia
#18 Special Award: Curve Phantom Osaka, Japan by Shuchuan Liu
#19 Special Award: Lines of Nature, Iceland by Markek Biegalski
#20 Open Nature/Landscapes: Robert E Clay
