Focus on landscapes
Master landscape photographer Ansel Adams, renowned for his iconic black-and-white images of the American West, once said:
Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment.
This often rings true for landscape photographers - and there is irony in the fact that capturing a jaw-dropping location and doing it justice or showing it in a new light can be a challenge for many.
This week we spotlight 10 shots entered into the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Open competition's Landscape category. From endless fields to rugged mountain ranges, explore your weekly dose of inspiration below.
Fancy being featured in the next week's selection? Enter the Open competition today!
© Chintan Vyas, India, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Blake Schroer, United States, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Antonio Sharaliev, Bulgaria, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Vlad Paulet, Romania, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Fahmi Syaban, Indonesia, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Davide Riccardo, Italy, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Alex Sanz, Spain, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Rongchuan Lin, China Mainland, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Noah Hayes, Australia, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
© Maghsoud Moradi, Iran, Islamic Republic Of, entry, Open Competition, Landscape, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
