The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

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The annual international competition Epson International Pano Awards announced the best panoramic photographers. More than 1,200 candidates from 74 countries took part.

The picture of the morning Italian province of Tuscany called "The Crest of sunlight" from the category "Nature" was recognized as the best. It belongs to Bulgarian photographer Veselin Atanasov, who was also named photographer of the year. In the category "Architectural environment", the photo "Life in a complex" from the city of Gifu in Japan by Daniel Eisel won, according to the competition website.

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

The photographers noticed that there are abnormally many prize-winners at the Epson International Pano Awards this year. In particular, National Geographic photographer Kilian Schoenberger noted that 45% of the participants received medals. They note that the increase in the number of winners is a good marketing move: the award—winning photographers are very likely to participate in the competition next year, plus they will tell about their victory on social networks, giving the competition free advertising.

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

The crowd at the aquarium in the Japanese city of Gifu. Photo: Daniel Eisel

Unlike many other photo contests, there are only two main thematic categories in Pano Awards: Nature/Landscape (English "Nature/Landscape") and Built Environment/Architecture (Eng. "Built environment/Architecture"). At the same time, participants compete either in the amateur part of the competition (Amateur Competition) or in the open (Open Competition). Photos should be presented in an aspect ratio of at least 2:1 or 1:2.

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

A sadhu man (ascetic or yogi in Hinduism) on a boat in the Indian city of Varanas. Photo: Jason Denning

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

A sacred pair of Meotoiwa rocks, connected by a shimenawa rope, near Japan. Photo: Anastasia Woolmington

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Snow-covered Swiss Maloya pass. Photo: Stefan Thaler

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

An abandoned playground at the Choi Hang Estate Hotel in Chinese Hong Kong. Photo: Tran-Min Dung

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Trees are reflected in swampy waters in the southern United States. Photo: David Thompson

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Lightning over the American Grand Canyon. Photo: Colin Sillerud

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

A house on the river bank in the Dutch village of Zaanse-Schans. Photo: Hans Altenkirch

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Railway station in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Photo: Rahail Smith

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Red leaves on the background of a waterfall in American Washington. Photo: Peter Lick

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Morning in spring in the Italian province of Tuscany. Photo: Veselin Atanasov

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

A diver in the cave of Abis Ankhumas in Brazilian Bonito. Photo: Marcio Cabral

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Ice giants in Finland. Photo: Ignacio Palacius

The best works from the Epson International Pano Awards 2018 Panoramic Photography Contest

Living in a complex in Gifu, Japan. Photo: Daniel Eisel

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