Most Awaited USA Landscape Photography contest 2016 - win $15K

Charlie Waite is the founder of the USA Landscape Photographer competition and one of the world's most respected landscape photographers. The contest focuses primarily on American landscapes, but people living outside the US can also participate. It is an opportunity to portray the beauty of American culture and showcase your talent as a photographer. There are seven categories, including Classic View, Black and White, Urban Landscape, Environmental Value, and My USA. Entries opened on July 15, and the submission deadline is September 15, 2016. The competition is divided into two categories: USA Landscape Photographer of the Year and Young USA Landscape Photographer of the Year. The awards are held in association with Amazon and DPReview as partners.

More information about the contest:

Prizes for Adult class :
- $15,000
- a one-day Masterclass, provided by USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Ltd, with Judge, Charlie Waite in the USA. Details to be advised.
- an archival Portfolio Box and 2 boxes of 13 x 19 paper from Hahnemuhle
- a 12-month digital subscription to Digital Camera World

For the photographers of images then judged to be the best in each of the five adult categories, there will be:
$1000
an F-stop BAG ICU (Tilopa BC) mountain series camera + lens carry system with the Medium Slope ICU.Digital
a 12-month digital subscription to Digital Camera World

Entry Fees for adults:
$10 single entry
$30 up to 5 images
$45 up to 20 images
Entry Fees for Youth: Up to 20 images: flat rate of $10

Prizes for Youth class (18 or under):

- $2,500. (Payment of the cash element of the prize will be made to the winner’s parent/guardian if aged under 16 years.)
- a one-day master class, provided by USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Ltd, with Judge, Justin Reznick in USA. Details to be advised.
- an archival Portfolio Box and 2 boxes of 13 x 19 paper from Hahnemühle
- a 12-month digital subscription to Digital Camera World

For the photographers of images then judged to be the best in each of the five youth categories, there will be:
- $500
- an F-stop BAG ICU (Tilopa BC) mountain series camera + lens carry system with the Medium Slope ICU.Digital
- a 12-month digital subscription to Digital Camera World

The panel of judges includes International photography greats like Anthony Spencer, Art Wolfe, Brenda Tharp, Charlie Waite, Charlotte Gibb, Christopher Burkett, Ian Plant, Jim Patterson, Justin Reznick, Lori Kincaid, Marc Adamus, Marc Muench, Paul Sanders, Sarah Marino and Tim Fitz.