Iseltrail photo-top starts: Show the beauty of East Tyrol!

Iseltrail photo-top starts: Show the beauty of East Tyrol!

Lienz, Österreich - The beautiful landscape of East Tyrol is focused on by the Tourismus Association East Tyrol (TVB). From June 1 to July 15, 2025, the Iseltrail Fotochallenge, which invites you to photograph the scenic beauties along the Iseltrail. This initiative should not only promote natural photography, but also encourage creative examination of the environment. dolomitenstadt reports of the possibilities that open up to the participants.

photographers are called to submit up to three photographs in two categories. The first category includes "FineArt nature photos from the Iseltrail", in which topics such as water, forest, mountains, animals, plants, macro and abstract photography are addressed. The second category, "Iseltrail holiday photos", invites you to creative snapshots of experiences on the Iseltrail, including photos with people and animals. Even smartphone photos are allowed, which also makes participation easier. Osttirol today refers to the broad accessibility of the competition.

competition and award

A specialist jury and a public voting from July 15th to 31, 2025 decide on the winners in each category. The three best pictures are awarded and the winning photos will be exhibited from August "Open Air" at Johannesplatz in Lienz. The detailed information on the image criteria and file formats are available on the website of the TVB at osttirol.com/iseltrail-fotochallenge

In order to increase the anticipation of the photo in the photo, an Isseltrail photoafari was held in May 2025, in which nine nature photographers from Austria and Germany explored the area. These professionals each submitted a selection of 5 to 10 photos to the organizer. The results of these photoafari are online on www.iseltrail.at .

A call to participate

TVB chairman Franz Theurl encourages all photography enthusiasts to participate. The Iseltrail Fotocochallenge offers an excellent opportunity not only to capture the beauty of nature, but also to demonstrate its own creativity. The commitment of the participating photographers is particularly recognized, which receives further visibility through the issuance of the awarded works.

In a time when many photo competitions are created that have the goal of documenting and preserving the natural beauty of the earth, the Isseltrail Fotochallenge stands out through its local focus. This initiative not only promotes nature conservation, but also awareness of the unique surfaces and animal species of East Tyrol. The committed work of photographers could help reach the general public and inspire nature with new eyes. In Germany, competitions similar to the Natural Landscape Photography Awards are also very popular and show how important nature photography is in our time. Geo emphasized the responsibility of the photographers in the presentation of nature.