The 2018 Siena International Photo Awards has received 48,000 submissions from 156 countries, and the judges have had an incredibly hard time deciding the winners. Nonetheless, the winners have been decided, and just like in 2017and 2016, their images show just how diverse our beautiful world really is.
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Every year, the competition includes a special category. This time, it was entitled Splash of Colors, seeking out exceptional color compositions. In total, the entrants competed in 11 categories, ranging from stunning landscapes to subtle portraits and dramatic sports moments. The grand prize, the Photo of the Year award, went to Bangladeshi photographer K M Asad for his shot Battle Victim.
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1st Place in the Beauty of Nature Category: El Calbuco, Chile. (This photograph was taken during a violent night eruption of the Calbuco volcano in the Lagos region, Chile. An incredible dirt storm wraps the fumarole of the erupting volcano)
Nemo In The House : Remarkable Award In Animals In Their Environment Category
The Road Of Fortune, Vietnam : Honorable Mention in Splash of Colors category. In Vietnam, red is the color of good luck and is traditionally considered the symbolic color of happiness. Joss sticks are offered at altars to obtain good business and good fortune.
The Wave, Antarctica Waters : 3rd Place In Journeys And Adventures Category. In the Drake Passage, between Cape Horn and Antarctica, a 12-meter wave pounds the boat's forecastle with its enormous splashes.
Camels In The Desert, Mongolia : 2nd Place In General Color Category. On the evening of October 24, 2017, in Inner Mongolia, camels and their loyal dog were creating waves of dust under the sunset's glow. This spectacular picturesque scene in the Mongolian desert was created thanks to the shadows and magnificent light cast upon the desert.
Share : Remarkable Award In Fascinating Faces And Characters Category.
Duel In The Snow : Remarkable Award In Animals In Their Environment Category.
Flying On The Beach, The Netherlands : Honorable Mention In General Color Category. “I was lying down in the cold water looking for the right position and took this picture at the exact moment when the dog was jumping high to catch the disc, almost flying in the sky”.
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