Best travel photos from Siena International Photo Awards
Although the Siena International Photo Awards was only conceived last year, it’s already regarded as a prestigious award. Photographers from over 100 countries around the world have submitted their images for the 2016 awards. Results for this years submission of over 15,000 photos have just been announced. Below you can find a collection of the top award winners from categories like travel, nature, and open colour.
These pictures span countless countries including India, China, Bangladesh, Turkey, Cuba, Myanmar and Bahrain. The winning travel photos are currently on display at the Siena Art Photo Travel Festival; a month-long exhibition called “Beyond the Lens” held in the city of Siena, Italy. The exhibition runs until the end of November.
Open Colour
1st Place: Phan Rang Fishing Net Making, Vietnam

2nd Place: Makkah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

3rd Place: Central Black, Bahrain

Travel
1st Place: Strawberry Greenhouses, Turkey

2nd Place: Boys Trainers, Mali

3rd Place: Floating Market, Malaysia

Nature
1st Place: The Power Of Nature, Sicily

2nd Place: Decisive Throw, Kuril Lake, Russia

3rd Place: Galaxy Dolomites, Italy

To see a full list of the winners from the SIPA, including all categories and honorable mentions, click here.
Source: http://www.boredpanda.com/siena-international-photo-awards-travel-winners-2016/?_t=1&_f=featured