Sunrise and Sunset 2026

We are proud to announce the upcoming Sunrise & Sunset Landscape Photography Competition, a celebration of the fleeting moments when light transforms the natural world.
This competition invites photographers to capture the quiet anticipation of dawn and the reflective calm of dusk—those brief windows when color, shadow, and atmosphere converge to create something extraordinary.

We seek images that go beyond dramatic skies to reveal a deeper sense of place.
Whether through expansive horizons or intimate foregrounds, submissions should demonstrate a thoughtful balance of composition, timing, and natural light.
The most compelling works will not only showcase technical skill, but also convey the mood and emotional resonance unique to these transitional hours.

Entries will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished jurors, with evaluation based on originality, visual impact, technical execution, and the photographer’s ability to harness light as a storytelling element.

At sunrise and sunset, the landscape offers a rare kind of clarity—inviting us to pause, observe, and connect.
Through this competition, we celebrate those who rise early, linger late, and translate these moments into lasting visual experiences.

Share with us your best frames and moments showing your Sunrise and Sunsets!

The work can be expressed from realism to abstraction.

Cash Awards up to $10,000 for the Top Three Photographers.

First Place also receives:
A free copy of ON1 Photo RAW

First, Second and Third Place Winners will also receive:
Three free paid copies each of Retouch4Me's wonderful photo retouching plugins

You retain the copyright of your work.

Submissions will only be used for the sole purpose of judging and promoting competitions.