I am relatively new to the Lens-Artists challenges. I discovered the group in 2023 and served as a guest host in September of that year. I officially joined the team in January 2024. So, when we began the Looking Back series, I was excited about the prospect of revisiting some previous challenges I had missed. Today, with my first Looking Back feature, I am revisiting February 2, 2019. Amy (of The World Is a Book) did a beautiful post featuring some incredible landscape photos. Please check out her post and photos here.
Landscape photography needs no introduction. Mountains, valleys, canyons, beaches, forests, rivers, and waterfalls are just a few common examples. People have been photographing landscapes using long exposures, at the golden hour, in monochrome, and now even using drone photography.
I don’t need to provide you with landscape examples, I know. However, here are a few topics that might inspire you to share your own landscape images. Perhaps a seascape.
Or a high-key edit.
Maybe you like intimate landscapes and scenes.
There is also a minimalist landscape.
Or, who knows, even a sunset in your own backyard.
Whatever landscape scene you choose, I would love to see your examples. Vast scenes, intimate landscapes, cloudscapes, and nightscapes are all fair game. It was challenging to limit the number of photos I wanted to include here. That is why we call it a challenge, right? Can you select only a few of your best landscape photographs? Please choose no more than six images for your post. Don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag so everyone can find your post more easily.
Thanks for your responses to Tina’s Ephemeral challenge. There was a great deal of variety and some beautiful images from all of you. Next week, it’s John’s turn to give us a new challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Big Bend NP, Brazil, Chisos Mountains, Fortaleza, Landscapes, Lens-Artists, Sunset, Teravista, and Texas. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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NEERAJ SINGH
So much beautiful
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the feedback.
SoyBend
Beautiful! I especially liked the seascape one.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks. I’m glad you liked that one especially.
LENS ARTIST CHALLENGE #373 – LOOKING BACK AT CHALLENGE #21 – LANDSCAPES – A Moment in Time
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Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link.
Lindy Le Coq
Here’s my addition to the beauty! https://lindylecoq.com/2025/11/14/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-at-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
Lindy, thank you very much.
Yanaj *
I love the beautiful variety of your gallery, Egídio! The images are gorgeous and creative captions like ‘seascape symphony’ add an extra poetic touch to them. The ‘Sandwave’ makes me long for the vast desert even more. What sweet melancholy! –
Here is my contribution: https://beingamazedcom.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/%f0%9f%93%b8lens-artists-373-dreamy-train-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
Yanaj, thank you for your wonderful feedback and link. I wrote comments in your post, too.
Yanaj *
I’ve got them and replied already, Egídio! Thank you so much for your beautiful words and compliments!😊🙏
Egidio Leitao
You’re welcome.
📸Lens-Artists #373: Dreamy Train LANDSCAPES… – BEING AMAZED: Observations of a Female World Traveler
Pingback: […] for Lens-Artists Challenge #373: Looking Back at LAC #31: LANDSCAPES by Egídio. In his article you will find a sublime collection of mesmerizing landscapes that are a […]
Egidio Leitao
Yanaj, thanks for the link. I wrote comments in your post.
Rebecca Cuningham
Hello Egídio,
Good, I get to write a comment without logging in again. yay!
Loved this landscape challenge. Here’s my contribution:
https://fakeflamenco.com/2025/11/13/5-lands-of-constant-memory/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for writing and sending the link. Hopefully, WP is back to normal.
Landscapes For All Seasons – Nes Felicio Photography
Pingback: […] Lens-Artists challenge this week is to choose six photos for a look back at landscapes. I thought a good way to narrow down the choices is to look back at some memorable landscapes from […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link, Nes.
Katharine Asals
Lovely to hear a bit more about your time with the challenge group, Egidio.
I did some classic Canadiana –
https://followyournose.me/2025/11/12/landscapes-lately/
Egidio Leitao
Katharine, feel free to drop me a line directly with any questions you might have about the challenge group.
Thanks for your note and the link for your response.
L-AC: Landscapes – Waste Thought, Want Thought
Pingback: […] has given us the challenge of Landscapes. Of course I love this topic! Thanks […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link.
Lens-Artists Challenge #373 Landscapes, Looking Back – Writer's Cramp
Pingback: […] challenge for the week is landscape photography offered by Egidio here. Gosh — where to begin and when to stop? The challenge was set to to limit our response to […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link.
The majesty of mountains: LAPC - bend branches
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Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link, Siobhan.
Lens-Artists Challenge # 363: Re-Visit LAC # 31 (Landscapes) – Marianne Villanueva
Pingback: […] by Amy of The World Is a Book. He gives different pathways to posting about landscapes on his blog, Through Brazilian Eyes. Check them […]
Egidio Leitao
Perfect, Marianne. The link is working.
Lakes, mountains and fiords | Middleton Road
Pingback: […] a new photo to post for challenges, but for the Lens Artists Challenge this week with the theme of landscapes I decided to take another look at some of the shots from my recent cycling holiday in Otago and […]
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for the link.
Marianne
So many beautiful photographs!
Hope this suits: https://anthropologist.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=114923&action=edit
Egidio Leitao
That is so kind of you to say it. I appreciate it. The link you posted is the draft. The article is not published yet. I tried going to your site, but it was not there either. It’s likely still in draft mode. Can you please check? Thanks, Marianne.
Lens-Artists Challenge #373: Looking Back to Challenge #31 – Landscapes – /ˈsnæp.ʃɒt/
Pingback: […] Back’ Challenge. In a post on his blog, Capturing My World Through Brazilian Eyes, Egídio says, ‘when we began the Looking Back series, I was excited about the prospect of revisiting some […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping, Keith.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Here is mine
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
https://sillarit.com/2025/11/10/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
😀 I’ve been noticing that my links donät work at times
Egidio Leitao
Sometimes, WP delays showing pings. I have not had any issues with your links.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
The images are wonderful and if I were to pick a favorite it would be these two Morning on the Chisos, and the sand wave. That is not to say the others are less worth mentioning. Now I will have to look into my archives trying to match these.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your feedback, Ritva. I know you will amaze me with your response.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Too kind 😀
Steve Schwartzman
The Chisos Mountains are an asset to have in a mostly mountainless state (other exceptions being the Guadalupe, Davis Mountains, and Franklin Mountains—all in far west Texas, of course.
Egidio Leitao
The Chisos are truly special. They are the only mountain range entirely contained in a national park. If only the drive were not so far… So, the Davis Mtns help satisfy my mountain cravings in about a six-hour drive from here.
Mick McCann
choosing six was a real challenge. I am not a professional like most of you are, but I gave it a college try, simply because of the topic.
Your “sand wave” photo spoke to me…..
https://geographicaljourneys.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-to-31-landscapes
Egidio Leitao
Join my world, Mick. I had the hardest time selecting only six photos. I love landscape photography. Sandwave is special to me because it takes me back home to Brazil. Thanks for your positive feedback.
Joe and Julie
Thanks for a great subject, Egidio! I loved participating. Here is our entry: https://joehahnenfeld.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/lens-artists-challenge-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much for this feedback and link.
Lens Artists Challenge – Landscapes – Joe & Julie's Journal
Pingback: […] week’s Lens-Artists Challenge is from Egidio, where he wants us to explore our LANDSCAPE Images. But, he only wants us to show six! Landscape photography is one of my passions, and I had a […]
Teresa
Lovely examples Egidio. Here is my entry https://wanderingteresa.com/miyamas-timeless-landscape/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, Teresa. I just left a comment in your beautiful post.
Miyama’s Timeless Landscape – Wandering Teresa
Pingback: […] Nestled in the mountains of Kyoto Prefecture, Miyama feels like a step back in time. The thatched-roof farmhouses, mist-covered hills, and quiet fields create a landscape that seems untouched by the rush of modern life. It’s a scene where tradition and nature blend seamlessly — a perfect moment for this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, hosted by Egidio, with the theme Landscape. […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping, Teresa.
Lindy Le Coq
Beautiful examples! I especially love your backyard sundown – so lucky to be able to have such a view right out your window!
Egidio Leitao
Lindy, I count my blessings for the scenery around our home. Thank you for writing.
klara
Landscape is such a great topic. You selected awesome images, Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much. I’m happy you liked the images. I tried to leave my feedback on your post, but it didn’t work the first time. I finally got it, but it’ll show as “anonymous.”
Egidio Leitao
Klara, I tried to add a comment to your beautiful post, but it was not working. I really liked your selections. You even included Iguaçu from Brazil. That is very special to me. Thank you.
Tranature - quiet moments in nature
What a stunning gallery Egídio and such a lovely topic to revisit. Our contribution for this week’s lovely challenge is here: https://tranature.com/2025/11/09/a-return-visit-to-the-birnam-oak/
Egidio Leitao
Xenia, you’re very kind. Thank you.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Here is my link, thanks for the great theme this week!
https://secondwindleisure.com/2025/11/09/sunday-stills-meet-me-in-the-woods-for-leaf-peeping/
Egidio Leitao
I’m happy you liked the theme and post. Thanks for the feedback and link.
photobyjohnbo
I’ll see if I can limit my response to six. >grin< Of course, you presented some great examples, not just of landscapes, but also compositional techniques and your diverse set of styles like high-key and minimalist. The bar is raised to include technical skills as well as compositional creativity!
Egidio Leitao
John, thank you for writing. I appreciate this detailed feedback.
Sue
great prompt, great set of images Egidio! I shall have a post in the next day or three…
Egidio Leitao
Sue, thank you for writing. I’ll look forward to your post.
philosophy through photography
I have re-subscribed to your blog, since your posts are not getting reflected in my reader. Just an update, Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
If it’s any consolation, I go through the same problem. I subscribe to my own posts to keep tabs on WP. It doesn’t work all the time. I truly don’t know what goes on with WP.
philosophy through photography
Haha! I smiled for this! 😄
philosophy through photography
Fab clicks, Egidio!
Landscapes tell stories beyond words.
Mountains, seas, forests, and sunsets capture moods, light, and emotion in ways nothing else can, and photographers are the best to bring out these aspects.
Sandwave click, my favourite!
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday!
Egidio Leitao
Mr. Philo, your feedback is very rewarding. I’m glad you liked the post. Thanks for writing.
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, Egidio.
Looking back at landscapes for an older challenge for Lens-Artists Challenge #373 – LEANNE COLE
Pingback: […] Through Brazilian Eyes is our host this week, and Egidio has gone back to earlier challenges. This week, he is asking us to show LANDSCAPE images. Shouldn’t be hard, I think we would all have landscape images of some sort. I honestly think the biggest problem is going to be not to show too many. […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping, Leanne.
Toonsarah
Oh no, I need to apologise 😕 I read the first part of your post yesterday, loved the theme and started work on a gallery of favourite landscapes in response. I published it this morning, then came back to see the rest of your images and share a link to mine. Only now do I see that you wanted us to limit our selection to just six images. You should know by now that I tend to go a bit over the top, so you won’t be surprised to see 17 in my gallery! But do please feel free to look only at the first six: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-looking-back-at-landscapes/
I loved your own more measured selection, especially ‘Morning on the Chisos’ and ‘Sandwave’ 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Sarah, there is no need for apologies. My request for up to six photos was intended to make it easier for you. Thanks for the feedback and link.
tgeriatrix
https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/landscape-2/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the link.
Landscape – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery
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Klausbernd
Dear Egidio
We love your picture ‘Lacey Elegance’ very much. All your pictures are beautiful, but this is special.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Egidio Leitao
FFC, many thanks for these remarks. I’m glad you liked that photo.
Stupidity Hole
Lovely photos, Egídio. I like the last two the most: The dunes one because of the sense of space, and the sunset because of the drama of the colours.
Here’s mine for this one:
https://stupidityhole.com/2025/11/09/view-mount-hay/
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for the feedback and kind words.
Hammad Rais
These are truly Mesmerizing captures, Egidio
Egidio Leitao
Hammad, thank you for this kind feedback.
Leya
Thus speaks the master of landscapes – Egidio! I am so glad you chose this looking back – it is an amazing challenge. I always love your landscapes, and you never disappoint. You have a special way of portraying them so they praise Mother Nature and look majestic. Also envious of your own sunset…so beautiful. I never see the sun set from my home, but I see the sunrise – if I am awake!
Egidio Leitao
Ann-Christine, these are wonderful words. Thank you.
I. J. Khanewala
I’m glad I caught your challenge before it was over; I’ve missed so many challenges while travelling. You have beautiful examples here of a genre which LAPC has not touched on often enough.
I hope you don’t mind me entering an old post from when I was just beginning to try out a new macro lens: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2017/10/29/a-miniature-world/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your feedback and the link you shared. I try to respond to all LAPC with nature photography because it’s what I love. I’m glad you commented on the genre here.
Vicki
Wow, what an inspiring selection to meet the challenge, Egidio.
For a change, they’re all my favourites and I can’t pick any one landscape as standing out, although the sandwave is special as it’s something I’d never get to see.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much for this feedback, Vicki.
Leanne Cole
These are so beautiful Egidio and I love that it is a past challenge, but I also like the variety you have shared with us. Wonderful.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Leanne. Much gratitude.
JohnRH
Wowww. Beautiful, Egidio! 👏
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, John.
JohnRH
Mine: https://fairplay740.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-to-31-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
I appreciate the link, John.
eklastic
Immediately your first photo – you captured a wonderful landscape, that mountain rising among the smaller hillocks. I’d love to go hiking there! You sand dunes remind me of the Rub-al-Khali, the Empty Quarter, in Saudi Arabia, obviously, but I like your small landscape with just one flower. I’ve decided to show on landscape from various point-of-view, it happens to be my home country: https://picturesimperfectblog.com/2025/11/08/this-part-of-germany/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much for your compliment. I appreciate that, and also your link. I’m glad you focused on your home country.
Amy
Love you landscape photos, Egidio! These are remarkable!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, Amy. Also, thanks for the wonderful and original challenge you did back then. It was great to revisit it.
Wandering Dawgs
Egidio, I always enjoy your amazing landscapes. Thanks for these fantastic examples. I love them all but I think the morning on the Chisos is my favorite. Thank you for this challenge.
Egidio Leitao
Beth, many thanks for your kind words.
Brad
Wonderful photos and challenge Egidio. My favorites are the first one and the sandscape.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your feedback, Brad. Glad you liked those photos.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping.
Yan Balczewski
Here is my collection of landscapes from Lofoten earlier this year:
https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-trip-to-lofoten-1-the-winter-landscapes/
https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/the-trip-to-lofoten-2-the-fishing-villages/
https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2025/04/19/the-trip-to-lofoten-3-the-northern-lights/
Yan Balczewski
Here is my collection from Lofoten’s trip earlier this year:
https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-trip-to-lofoten-1-the-winter-landscapes/
https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/the-trip-to-lofoten-2-the-fishing-villages/
https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2025/04/19/the-trip-to-lofoten-3-the-northern-lights/
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for the links. What a great collection!
Pamela Zmija ~ Artist & Intuitive
Great images Egidio! I really like your minimalist landscape example, its so peaceful and serene! Here is my blog for Landscape – https://yourlifeasartphotography.com/2025/11/08/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-at-31-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, thank you, Pam. I’m glad you liked and joined the challenge.
Pamela Zmija ~ Artist
Great images Egidio! Here is my submission for this weeks challenge for Landscape https://yourlifeasartphotography.com/2025/11/08/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-at-31-landscapes/
Not sure if my other comment posted, if not, I really enjoy the minimalist image you selected!
Egidio Leitao
This is wonderful, Pam. I’m glad you joined the challenge. I’ll leave a comment in your post. Thank you.
Sofia Alves
You are a master of landscape photography, Egídio, everything earns a majestic scale and feel. I love the sandwave subtle light and the drama of your seascape.
Here is mine:
https://photographias.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/lens-artists-challenge-looking-back-at-31-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
What a wonderful feedback this is, Sofia! Thanks so much.
Pamela Zmija ~ Artist
Great theme to look back on Egidio. Really like the minimalist photo example, so serene!
Egidio Leitao
I’m glad you liked that example. Much gratitude.
Lens-Artists Challenge Looking Back at #31 Landscapes – photographias
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Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping, Sofia.
margaret21
I can’t choose a favourite from this stunning collection. Wonderful stuff. And as I’m going away this week, I think it’s unlikely I can join this excellent challenge – I’ve been missing-in-action lately which is a shame as I find the LAPC challenges stimulating and fun. I’ll be back one day soon
Egidio Leitao
Enjoy your travels, Margaret. I do appreciate your feedback here. Thanks.
margaret21
Just London to see the family. But still ….
Egidio Leitao
Family is important. Enjoy!
margaret21
Thank you!
restlessjo
The ocean and the sand dunes are my favourites, Egidio. Stunning photos, and I love the Header too xx
Egidio Leitao
Jo, many thanks for this feedback. So glad you liked those images.
Tina Schell
Loved your choices this week Egidio, including your topic 😉. Your image of the sand wave is spectacular – your capture of the light is magical. Also loved your cloudy opener – a wonderful catch. My response is here https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/lens-artists-challenge-373-looking-back-to-31-landscapes/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for this wonderful feedback, Tina. I appreciate your compliment. As I mentioned to Anne, the sandwave is very personal as it comes from one of my visits to Brazil. Your post is gorgeous. I left a comment there.
Lens-Artists Challenge #373 – Looking Back To #31 Landscapes | Travels and Trifles
Pingback: […] stop now. Sincere thanks to him for his wonderful challenge. Be sure to visit and link to his post here, and to use the Lens-Artists Tag to help us find you. Thanks also to those who joined me last week […]
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping, Tina.
PR
Gorgeous landscapes Egidio! My entry here – https://flightsofthesoul.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/lens-artists-373-landscape/
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the compliment, PR. I left a comment in your beautiful post, too.
Dawn M. Miller
That “Dreamscape Bloom” is, well, dreamy. 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the feedback, Dawn.
Anne Sandler
Beautiful landscape examples Egidio! I especially liked your unique sandwave image!
Egidio Leitao
Anne, thanks for writing. The Sandwave is special to me as it is from home.
Rupali
Excellent examples Egidio. Love them all.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Rupali. I appreciate the feedback.
Lens Artists #373 – Landscape – Flights of the Soul
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Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the ping.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Wonderful landscapes, Egidio! This theme will work perfectly with tomorrow’s leap-peeping post! I love that sunset pic from your backyard, how amazing!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your feedback, Terri. I look forward to seeing your post tomorrow.