Jurors’ Statement
A quiet landscape can manifest in many forms. What an absolute pleasure it was to travel through these images, from desolate beaches, to snowy fields, to mountain peaks, to quite streams. .
The caliber of work was outstanding, which made our job extremely difficult. Many an image inspired spirited debate as to whether or not it would make the final cut. We agonized over our choices and attempted to make a selection that represented a broad range of styles and subject matter. Our personal style and taste leans towards pictures that are able to make ordinary scenes feel extraordinary, and so many images we reviewed did just that. Thank you all for taking us on a journey across the quiet landscapes of the world. We truly enjoyed reviewing all of your work. .
Jacob and Alissa Hessler