The Visitor BY Marc Apers
Our First Place Winner was submitted by
Marc Apers from Kontich, Belgium
Marc Apers from Kontich, Belgium
Marc Apers is a self-taught Belgian photographer whose work has evolved from architecture and street photography to a focus on black-and-white portraits and conceptual photography.
Born in 1958 in Antwerp, Apers’ work is marked by a deep exploration of human emotion, structure, and the dynamics of everyday life .
His images are characterized by a strong geometric framework, with an emphasis on light and shadow, shapes, and symmetry.
Apers often seeks out subjects that reflect his concepts, manipulating the complexity of the environment and emotion to create a powerful visual story.
Apers’ photography challenges the modern obsession with identity and visibility, often portraying people as unrecognizable fragments, contours, or shadows. This approach invites viewers to engage with the image while leaving its identity unclear, prompting reflection on the balance between self-expression and self-concealment in today’s world.
Apers’ work encourages a deeper look at the human experience, providing an opportunity to explore the complexities of identity and the world we live in.
Visit more of Marc's amazing work online at:
www.marcapers.be
Born in 1958 in Antwerp, Apers’ work is marked by a deep exploration of human emotion, structure, and the dynamics of everyday life .
His images are characterized by a strong geometric framework, with an emphasis on light and shadow, shapes, and symmetry.
Apers often seeks out subjects that reflect his concepts, manipulating the complexity of the environment and emotion to create a powerful visual story.
Apers’ photography challenges the modern obsession with identity and visibility, often portraying people as unrecognizable fragments, contours, or shadows. This approach invites viewers to engage with the image while leaving its identity unclear, prompting reflection on the balance between self-expression and self-concealment in today’s world.
Apers’ work encourages a deeper look at the human experience, providing an opportunity to explore the complexities of identity and the world we live in.
Visit more of Marc's amazing work online at:
www.marcapers.be
Sunrise in the Dolomites BY Ales Krivec
Our Second Place Winner was submitted by
Ales Krivec from Jesenice, Slovenia
Ales Krivec from Jesenice, Slovenia
Landscape photographer from Slovenia. Focused on nature and landscape photography.
Visit more of Ales's amazing work online at:
https://dreamypixel.com/
Visit more of Ales's amazing work online at:
https://dreamypixel.com/
Shadows Of Serenity BY Si Thu Ye Myint
Our Third Place Winner was submitted by
Si Thu Ye Myint from Yangon, Myanmar
Si Thu Ye Myint from Yangon, Myanmar
I am a freelance photographer. I like to travel around and take the photos of people, street, candid, pictorial, portrait, travel and landscape. I am passionate about to take the stunning moments of everything through my lens. I have been achieved the photo distinctions of APSS, SEPSS, SPSA, QPSA, LRPS, EFIAP.
Epcot BY David L. Hickman
Our Honorable Mention Winner was submitted by
David L. Hickman from Kents Store, Virginia
David L. Hickman from Kents Store, Virginia
I've been shooting a wide variety of subjects for many years. I attended VCU in Richmond, Virginia, then John Tyler Community College and graduated in 1988. My subjects are whatever catches my eye. Rodeos have been a favorite as well as landscapes from mountains to the seashore. I've traveled widely across the US from the east coast to the southwest. I had a small studio where I shot portraits and set up interesting shots.
Theme Shortlist
Below are the amazing images that shortlisted into the top tier of this themes competition. A big congratulations to all the talented photographers that participated!
