The contest organizers wrote on their website: "Many thanks to all participants who helped make the CEWE Photo Award the biggest photo competition in the world! A total of over 606,289 photos from 170 countries were uploaded in ten exciting categories. It was not an easy task for the jury."

"The competition motto 'Our world is beautiful' was truly brought to life and we are now delighted to present the 1,000 wonderful winning photos! The overall winner will be announced on 16th September 2021 at the Awards Show Gala Evening and prizes will be sent out at the end of September."

The prize is incredible, a total of €250,000 euros will be distributed to the one thousand announced winners. Also, the overall winner gets a trip worth €15,000 anywhere in the world and another camera worth €7,500. CEWE Photo is a contest that anyone who loves photography should participate in. And you don't even need money. There are no entry fees and anyone can join—from amateurs to professionals!

What do you think of the photographs? What about the competition? Would you like to take part in it? Tell us in the comments down below and don't forget to upvote your favorite ones! If you want to see all the photos, go to the CEWE Photo Award website and check them out!