Travel Photographer of the Year winners revealed
February 9, 2021
The winning images in the 2020 Travel Photographer of the Year awards (TPOTY) have been announced. The global spread of the awards, now in their 19th year, can be seen in the fact that almost 25,000 images were submitted from 47 countries, with Vladimir Alekseev becoming TPOTY’s first-ever Russian overall winner.
The winning shots – which can all be viewed in the online Winners’ Gallery – will go on display in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, London, from 12 May to 10 June and in other TPOTY exhibitions, including Chester Cathedral, during 2021 (Covid permitting)
“The pandemic inevitably had an impact, with some entrants submitting images taken close to home during lockdown, while others photographed countries in which they had unexpectedly found themselves stranded as temporary long-term residents,” said the organisers.
Alekseev, a photographer and journalist, submitted stunning images taken in Russia, Greenland, Norway and Myanmar.
One of those which impressed the judges was of an Arctic fox captured in a snow blizzard in Spitsbergen, while another depicted a total solar eclipse in Svalbard.
Describing how he captured the Arctic fox, Alekseev said: Once on my expedition to Spitsbergen, there was a blizzard. Everything around was equally white. And suddenly I spotted this Arctic fox. He almost merged with the environment. Only his eyes and nose betrayed him.
Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2020 went to Indigo Larmour, age 12.
Indigo Larmour//www.tpoty.com
Incredible Travel Photographer of the Year 2020 pictures revealed
While the prospect of travel was mostly out of reach for the majority of us in 2020, entries to the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) have provided great inspiration for future dreams and voyages.
Almost 25,000 entries were submitted to the annual competition from photographers in 147 countries. For the first time, a Russian has claimed the top spot, with Vladimir Alekseev scooping the prestigious overall title Travel Photographer of the Year 2020.
The competition drew submissions from amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers from around the world.
Categories include wildlife, islands, solitude and a section that was particularly relevant this year titled Close to Home.