Open Call 2026 — The World Through
Your Lens
Your vision. Your world. Your shot.

Submit your work here: [insert website or email]

 Step into the spotlight and let your images tell the story. From the vast silence of Arctic landscapes to the vibrant pulse of city life — we invite photographers from every corner of the world to take part in the Greatest Photos of the World Contest 2026.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, this is your chance to
showcase your work to an international audience and be recognized among the best in
contemporary photography.

Why Enter:

• Your work exhibited alongside National Geographic and World Press Photo
  photographers
• Part of a major international festival in the Netherlands with 10,000+ visitors
• Cash prizes and special category awards
• Professional review by an international panel of photography experts
• Featured across partner media including LensCulture, Dodho Magazine, and All About
  Photo and more
• Publication in the official festival program
• Potential to exhibit in other European cities

Categories 2026
1. Journeys & Adventures
Capture the thrill of exploration and discovery — moments that define travel and open our
eyes to new worlds and perspectives.

2. Faces & Souls
Introduce us to the people you meet. Portraits that reveal character, spirit, and emotion —
from quiet intimacy to the vibrancy of daily life.

3. Nature’s Beauty
Celebrate the majesty of the natural world. From sweeping landscapes to delicate flora —
reveal the essence and fragility of our planet.

4. Wildlife in Harmony
Show how animals coexist with their environments. Evoke the atmosphere, rhythm, and
raw connection of life in the wild.

5. Underwater Wonders
Dive beneath the surface and uncover the mysterious beauty of aquatic life. Inspire awe
with your vision of oceans, rivers, and lakes.

6. Motion & Emotion (Sports in Action)
Freeze the power of movement. Capture emotion, energy, and determination — from
personal triumphs to global competitions.

7. Stories That Matter (Documentary & Photojournalism)
Tell the stories shaping our world. Reveal cultural, political, and environmental realities
through compelling visual storytelling.

8. Streets of the World
Find beauty in the chaos. Capture life as it unfolds — spontaneous, raw, and authentic —
from bustling city centers to quiet backstreets.

Submission Details
• 1 image – Free
• 3 images (including the free one) – €20
• Each additional image – €10
• Storytelling series – €35
(Entry fees increase slightly during the final week of submissions). 

Deadline: 15 april 2026

*Once a submission fee has been paid, there are no refunds provided. If you have been wrongly charged for any reason, we will be happy to credit the amount that is due.

Submit your work here: [insert website or email]

Join us and be part of a global celebration of photography — where art, nature, and
humanity meet through the lens. The official exhibition is in De Nieuwe Kerk Zierikzee from 22 July to 30 Aug 2026.

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