Spectacular Landscape Winning Images from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards

Gold: “An Arizona Moonrise” by Michael Mihaljevich

The 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards 2025 unveiled a stunning lineup of landscape masterpieces that celebrate nature’s grandeur.

Michael Mihaljevich claimed the top honor with “An Arizona Moonrise,” a hauntingly beautiful capture of the Sonoran Desert bathed in twilight and moonlight. From Iceland’s icy dawns to Vietnam’s golden rice terraces, each winning image reveals a unique story etched into the earth’s surface. These photographs transcend mere visuals, offering poetic glimpses into solitude, serenity, and the wild’s quiet power. Together, they prove that landscapes can speak volumes—often louder than words ever could.

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Silver: “SUPERCELLS – Mother Nature Unleashed” by David Baxter III

Silver: “Moon Summit” by Lee Nordbye

Bronze: “Silently Thunder” by Matteo Redaelli

People’s Vote Award: “Dance of Colors” by Aurora Dora

“North of the Wall” by Joey Priola

“A mountain illuminated by the aurora” by Yoshiki Fujiwara

“Sanctuary” by Eduardo Esses

“The Weight of Silence” by John Martinotti

“Golden ridges” by Grégoire Pansu

“Moon” by Vassilis Triantafyllou

“Crown of Fire Cadini di Misurina” by Sherry Keene

. “Kakadu Wetland Designs” by Stuart Chape

“Ascending in the Tantalus” by Mike Crane

“Naturally Unfolding” by Michael Mihaljevich

“Bobby Socks Trees in the Mist” by David Breslauer

“Ring of Fire and Ice” by Liam Man

“Twilight in Gondor” by Grégoire Pansu

“Cheering” by Grégoire Pansu

“Turquoise Perfection” by Daryl Benson

“Liquid gold” by Grégoire Pansu

“The Emerald Dream” by Enrico Curti

“Twin peaks” by Grégoire Pansu

“Fiery Skies” by Ammon Jeffs

“On Guard” by Lee Nordbye

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