Best travel photos from Siena International Photo Awards

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Best travel photos from Siena International Photo Awards

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November 3, 2016

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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

A multitude of observant Muslims hold the traditional circumambulation ritual around the Kaaba, an ancient building located in the centre of Mecca, which is the holiest place for the Islam community. — A multitude of observant Muslims hold the traditional circumambulation ritual around the Kaaba, an ancient building located in the centre of Mecca. It is the holiest place for the Islam community.

3rd Place: Central Black, Bahrain

A Bahraini Muslim woman carrying her son while taking part in the funeral of Isa Radhi, the Bahraini protester who was allegedly killed during Martial Law in Sitra Village, South Manama on March 22, 2011. — A Bahraini Muslim woman carrying her son while taking part in the funeral of Isa Radhi, the Bahraini protester who was allegedly killed during Martial Law in Sitra Village, South Manama in 2011.

Travel

1st Place: Strawberry Greenhouses, Turkey

A strawberry-picker walks between colourful greenhouses near Nazilli, in the Aydın province of Turkey.

2nd Place: Boys Trainers, Mali

When we met, the boy was carrying his shoes in his hands as he couldn't use them anymore. Traveling prepared makes a difference and with my sewing needle and dental floss, we patched them up, so that he could follow his herd. — A boy was carrying his shoes in his hands as he couldn’t use them anymore. Traveling prepared makes a difference and with the photographers’ sewing needle and dental floss, they patched them up so he could follow his herd.

3rd Place: Floating Market, Malaysia

Water transportation plays an important role in everyday life in South Borneo.

Nature

1st Place: The Power Of Nature, Sicily

Magma, ash and gas erupt from Mount Etna in December 2015, rising to a height of several kilometres.

2nd Place: Decisive Throw, Kuril Lake, Russia

The bear fishes in the river, he sits down, puts his head under the water and pauses looking for fish. Once the fish begin to ignore him and come closer, he makes a crucial lunge and catches them with his paws or teeth.

3rd Place: Galaxy Dolomites, Italy

Panoramic view with the moonset at The Three Peaks of Lavaredo (Italy), also called Drei Zinnen, on a night in July at 2450m, during a photographic weekend with some landscaper friends. — Panoramic view with the moonset at The Three Peaks of Lavaredo (Italy), also called Drei Zinnen.

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

Best travel photos from Siena International Photo Awards

Open Colour