Winter whiteouts make for the perfect backdrop for landscape photographers when capturing minimalist compositions. Here we take a look at eight images embracing the coldest season of the year.
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© Albrecht Voss, Germany, Shortlist, Open Competition, Architecture, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Alex Pansier, Netherlands, Shortlist, Open Competition, Natural World & Wildlife, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Huazheng Hong, Singapore, National Award Winner, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Isabel Bielderman, Netherlands, Shortlist, Open Competition, Landscape, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Martin Rak, Czech Republic, Shortlist, Open Competition, Landscape, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Raido Nurk, Estonia, Shortlist, Open Competition, Motion, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Roberto Pavić, Croatia, Shortlist, Open Competition, Landscape, Sony World Photography Awards 2023
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© Yawar Abbas, Pakistan, National Award Winner, Sony World Photography Awards 2023