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TRAVEL PHOTO MASTERPIECES: SIPA WINNERS

By Weiguo Hu. “Camels In The Desert, Mongolia.” Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

SIENA INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS

These travel photos are works of art. They are winners of the 2018 Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA). Hosted by Art Photo Travel, a non-profit organization whose mission involves “cultural initiatives aimed at spreading, promoting and enhancing art, monuments, traditions, cultures and natural beauty from all around the world,” this prestigious annual competition is now in its fourth year.

Each image is gripping, from powerful portraits to breathtaking landscapes to incredible wildlife shots. The overall Photo of the Year, by KM Asad, captures a heartbreaking scene as Rohingya refugees arrive at camp in Bangladesh after fleeing their homes in Myanmar. According to the UNHCR, more than 646,000 Rohingya refugees have fled from Myanmar since August, 2017.

More than 48,000 entries from amateur and professional photographers in 156 countries competed for SIPA prizes this year.

See our selection of favorite winning photographs from 2018, below, but there are many more amazing images on view at the SIPA website.

“Battle Victim.” Myanmar Rohingya girl cries as she arrives at refugee camp in Ukhiya, Bangladesh. Photo by K M Asad. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By K M Asad. “Battle Victim.” Ukhiya, Bangladesh. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

El Calbuco volcano eruption with lightning. Los Ríos Region, Chile. Ethiopia. Photo by Francisco Negroni. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Francisco Negroni. “El Calbuco.” Los Ríos Region, Chile. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

“ Fisherman At Inle Lake.” Myanmar. Photo by Yinzhi Pan. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Yinzhi Pan. “Fisherman At Inle Lake.” Myanmar. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

“Facing Reality.” Leopard seal opens mouth as it approaches penguin in sea near Pleneau Island, Antarctic Peninsula. Photo by Amos Nachoum. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Amos Nachoum. “Facing Reality.” Pleneau Island, Antarctic Peninsula. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

“Kid with Hand Crafts.” Ethiopia. Photo by David Nam Lip Lee. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By David Nam Lip Lee. “Kid with Hand Crafts.” Ethiopia. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

“Rhino Silhouette.” Rhinoceros approaches as birds fly out of tree in Kenya. Photo by Khaichuin Sim. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Khaichuin Sim. “Rhino Silhouette.” Kenya. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

“Cosmic Wildflowers.” Milky Way arcs over hill and field of Paepalanthus wildflowers National Park of Veadeiros Tablelands, Brazil. Photo by Marcio Cabral. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Marcio Cabral. “Cosmic Wildflowers.” Veadeiros Tablelands, Brazil. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

“Sharing Emotion.” Young boy cradling a cow in Malaysia. Photo by Mohd Nazri Sulaiman. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Mohd Nazri Sulaiman. “Sharing Emotion.” Malaysia. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

"Game of colours" Lathmar Holi at Nandgaon, Mathura, India. Photo by Mohd Nazri Sulaiman. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Anurag Kumar. “Game of Colours." Lathmar Holi at Nandgaon, Mathura, India. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

"The Road of Fortune." Red Joss sticks are offered at altars to obtain good business and good fortune in Vietnam. Photo by Sian Koi Kua. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

By Sian Koi Kua. “The Road of Fortune." Vietnam. Winner. 2018 Siena International Photo Awards.

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