The Motif Collective - "Landscape" Photography Competition 2026

We are pleased to announce our annual Landscape Photography Competition, an open call inviting photographers to share their unique perspectives on the natural world. This competition seeks images that capture not only the beauty of the landscape, but the sense of place, atmosphere, and moment that define it.

We encourage submissions that go beyond the obvious—photographs that reflect thoughtful composition, intentional use of light, and an authentic connection to the environment. From sweeping vistas to subtle, intimate scenes, we welcome work that conveys mood, story, and spatial awareness within a single frame.

Entries will be evaluated by a panel of experienced jurors with attention to originality, visual impact, technical execution, and emotional resonance. Selected works will be featured in a curated exhibition and recognized through awards that honor both emerging and established photographers.

This competition is designed to celebrate the enduring relationship between land and observer. We invite photographers to slow down, look closely, and submit images that reveal landscapes as they are experienced—not just seen.

The work can be expressed from realism to abstraction.