The Independent Photographer Has Announced Its 10 Most Moving Travel Photographs Of 2024

Discover the winners and finalists of The Independent Photographer’s 2024 Travel Photography Award, which was announced today.

This summer, we wanted to see images that communicate the life of a place in all its splendor and trigger our memories. Whatever the photographers’ subject may have been—Street, Portrait, Landscape, Documentary—we wanted to share their journey, visually and intellectually!

We’re delighted and honored to present the work of these exceptionally talented artists, which we firmly believe represents the best of today’s photography.

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10 PHOTOS

#1 Finalist - Alessandro Bergamini

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Judge: Jody MacDonald is a Canadian-born photographer renowned for her stunning images of some of the world’s most remote areas. Equal parts adventurer and photographer, she has spent the past decade traversing the globe by sailboat, and train (amongst various other means), capturing imagery that conveys the beauty and diversity of our world while raising awareness about climate change. Over the years, she has received numerous awards and accolades, and her images have been featured in some of the world’s leading publications and platforms, including National Geographic and Outside Magazine.

Congratulations to all winners & finalists!

#2 Finalist - Barry Crosthwaite

#3 David Keith Brown — 3rd Prize: $400

“Candid scene at Lake Taungthaman” — Amarapura, Myanmar

Early evening view of people boating on Lake Taungthaman from the U Bein Bridge, Amarapura, Myanmar. Taungthaman Lake is located in Amarapura near Mandalay, Myanmar. The famous U Bein Bridge spans across this lake. One of the most iconic sights in Amarapura, fishermen can be observed wading waist-deep in the muddy water in search of fish in this iconic landscape.

#4 Andrew Newey — 1st Prize: $1000

“Supplies for Phugtal Monastery” — Ladakh, Northern India

Phugtal is a Buddhist monastery located in the remote Lungnak Valley in south-eastern Zanskar, in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, in Northern India. During the winter, when deep snow makes roads impassable, the frozen rivers in the Zanskar region are used to transport vital supplies to the remote monasteries.

#5 Thaddäus Biberauer — 2nd Prize: $600

“Kathakali” — Kerala, India

In Kerala, near Munnar, we eagerly purchased tickets for a traditional Kathakali show, curious about what awaited us. As the performance unfolded on stage, we were entranced by the elaborate costumes and mesmerizing artwork.

#6 Finalist - Andrea Peruzzi

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#7 Finalist - Luciano Lejtman

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#8 Finalist - Sofia Brogi

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#9 Finalist - Nicolas Castermans

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#10 Finalist - Syed Mahabubul Kader

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