According to a press release, the Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography.
The 2017 competition saw 5,377 images submitted from 1,322 photographers in 71 countries.
The 2018 competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers with a combined pool of more than US-$ 50,000, including US-$ 20,000 cash. Prizes include an Epson SureColor P7070 printer, an Epson SureColor P5070 printer, an Epson EB-1776 ultra-slim projector and a Nikon D810 camera.
The judging panel includes some of the world’s top photographers and industry professionals, including Jeff Mitchum, Mark Handy, Karl Strand, Bill Bailey, Aaron Spence, Mel Sinclair, Abe Blair, Juan Pablo de Miguel, Adam Williams, Anna Gibiskys, Darren Moore, Isabella Tabacchi and Thomas Erh.