The 2024 Independent Photographer Travel Photography Awards have unveiled the best 10 winning images, showcasing breathtaking scenes from around the globe. These photos capture the essence of travel, from serene landscapes and bustling city streets to intimate portraits of local life.

Each winning photograph tells a unique story, transporting viewers to far-flung destinations and offering a glimpse into diverse cultures and environments. Chosen from thousands of entries, these exceptional images celebrate the beauty of our world and the art of photography, solidifying the photographers’ place among the finest in travel imagery.

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#1. 1st Place: “Supplies for Phugtal Monastery” by Andrew Newey – Prize: $1000

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Phugtal is a Buddhist monastery located in the remote Lungnak Valley in south-eastern Zanskar, in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, in Northern India. During the winter, when deep snow makes roads impassable, the frozen rivers in the Zanskar region are used to transport vital supplies to the remote monasteries.

#2. 2nd Place: “Kathakali” by Thaddäus Biberauer – Prize: $600

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#3. 3rd Place: “Candid scene at Lake Taungthaman” by David Keith Brown – Prize: $400

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#4. Finalist: “The King of South Sudan” by Alessandro Bergamini

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#5. Finalist: “Infinite Loop” by Barry Crosthwaite

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#6. Finalist: “Huli Wigmen” by Luciano Lejtman

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#7. Finalist: “Gunja” by Sofia Brogi

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#8. Finalist: “Paddy Straw” by Syed Mahabubul Kader

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#9. Finalist: “Breakfast Time at Phuktal Gompa” by Andrea Peruzzi

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#10. Finalist: “Rainbow Mountain” by Nicolas Castermans

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