by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 17th of June 2026

'Sand'
Dunes, deserts, and beaches are ever-changing landscapes — shaped by wind, marked by footsteps, erased by tides. Sand reflects light softly at dawn, burns gold at sunset, and turns sculptural under strong shadows. Always a challenge for photographers.
A beautiful diversity is to be seen in the submissions.

The winners with the most votes are: 
1st place : Erfan Rabiei Dastjerdi
2nd place: Craig McGowan
3rd place : Clas Gustafson PRO

Congratulations to the winners and honourable mentions. 
Thanks to all the participants in the contest 'Sand' 

The currently running theme is 'Stillness'
Through minimal composition, soft tones, long exposures, or solitary subjects, stillness can express peace, tension, intimacy, or contemplation. In a world of constant motion, stillness becomes powerful — it transforms a simple moment into something timeless.

This contest will end on Tuesday the 30st of June 2026 in the afternoon.
The sooner you upload your submission the more chance you have to gather the most votes.
If you haven't uploaded your photo yet, click here.

1st place : Erfan Rabiei Dastjerdi

2nd place : Craig McGowan

3rd place : Clas Gustafson PRO

 

 

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

 

by Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp

 

 

 

by Irene Wu

 

 

 

by Uschi Hermann

 

 

 

by brigitte van krimpen

 

 

 

 by Leif Løndal

 

 

 

by Dieter Reichelt

 

 

 

by Allen SDCA

 

You can see the names of the TOP 50 here.
The contests are open to everybody except to crew members.
Submitting images already published / awarded on 1x is allowed.