The Morning Catch BY Zay Yar Lin
Our First Place Winner was submitted by
Zay Yar Lin from Yangon, Myanmar
Zay Yar Lin from Yangon, Myanmar
I was born in Taungdwingyi, Myanmar, a country renowned for its abundance of exquisite locations. Since 2014, my passion for photography has captivated me. While working as a ship's Captain, I dedicate my vacation time to exploring various destinations. My focus lies in documenting people, landscapes, culture, and the connections between them. I am particularly drawn to portraying everyday life, capturing portraits, and preserving cultural heritage—images that convey profound narratives about individuals and the essence of the places they inhabit. My pursuit involves seeking the perfect moment and harnessing the interplay of light to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. As a photographer, my goal is to bear witness to significant moments and chronicle human stories. I firmly believe in the power of photography to capture compelling visual narratives, inspiring positive change in our world.
I hold a lifetime membership with the Myanmar Photographic Society and have been honored as the Best Photographer of the Year in Myanmar on two occasions. Over the years, I have achieved numerous national and international accolades, including prestigious awards from Nikon and Sony. My work has graced the pages of esteemed publications like National Geographic Magazine, Digital Camera Magazine, and various international photography books and magazines. Furthermore, I have exhibited my photographs in numerous prestigious exhibitions worldwide. Additionally, I take pleasure in leading photography tours in Myanmar and beyond.
You can follow my IG @zayyarlin84 for future photography tours with me.
Visit more of Zay Yar's amazing work online at:
https://zayyarlin.photoshelter.com/
I hold a lifetime membership with the Myanmar Photographic Society and have been honored as the Best Photographer of the Year in Myanmar on two occasions. Over the years, I have achieved numerous national and international accolades, including prestigious awards from Nikon and Sony. My work has graced the pages of esteemed publications like National Geographic Magazine, Digital Camera Magazine, and various international photography books and magazines. Furthermore, I have exhibited my photographs in numerous prestigious exhibitions worldwide. Additionally, I take pleasure in leading photography tours in Myanmar and beyond.
You can follow my IG @zayyarlin84 for future photography tours with me.
Visit more of Zay Yar's amazing work online at:
https://zayyarlin.photoshelter.com/
PATAGONIA BY TOMASZ ROJEK
Our Second Place Winner was submitted by
Tomasz Rojek from Rudy, Poland
I was born in the mid-seventies and I am from Poland.
My adventure with photography begins with a passion for travel. Many years ago, while still in college, I began to see the beauty of the world around us, its various corners, those close and those in distant countries. This led me to visit many places both in Poland and beyond its borders. An indispensable companion of every traveler is a camera. This was so in my case, but initially my photography was directed on documenting what I had the opportunity to see. Over time, I wanted something more than another photo from a trip, something more than another photo of one place or another. For many years I have been trying to create frames consciously, use the aura, the times of the day and the year to show my vision of the places I visit.
Today I carefully plan every trip for my photography. Both the places I visit and travel time are subjected to it. My idea for photography is to follow the light, seek and use it in the best possible way.
Visit more of Tomasz's amazing work online at:
www.tomaszrojek.pl
Tomasz Rojek from Rudy, Poland
I was born in the mid-seventies and I am from Poland.
My adventure with photography begins with a passion for travel. Many years ago, while still in college, I began to see the beauty of the world around us, its various corners, those close and those in distant countries. This led me to visit many places both in Poland and beyond its borders. An indispensable companion of every traveler is a camera. This was so in my case, but initially my photography was directed on documenting what I had the opportunity to see. Over time, I wanted something more than another photo from a trip, something more than another photo of one place or another. For many years I have been trying to create frames consciously, use the aura, the times of the day and the year to show my vision of the places I visit.
Today I carefully plan every trip for my photography. Both the places I visit and travel time are subjected to it. My idea for photography is to follow the light, seek and use it in the best possible way.
Visit more of Tomasz's amazing work online at:
www.tomaszrojek.pl
WE THREE BY GIRISH JAMADAGNI
Our Third Place Winner was submitted by
Girish Jamadagni from Singapore
Girish Jamadagni from Singapore
I am a passionate wildlife photographer based in Singapore.
Cannon Beach Sunset By Andrea Wafler
Our Honorable Mention Winner was submitted by
Andrea Wafler from Harrison Hot Springs, Canada
Combining her love of landscape and dog photography to create moving and sentimental photos of man's best friend. Andrea’s love of photography started with the rugged landscapes of British Columbia. She has always been drawn to the beauty of nature and would find herself immersed in the colors, textures and sounds out in the landscapes. Waterfalls, mountains, and plants were the subject of Andrea’s images until her focus eventually shifted to her family dogs. It was her love for landscape photography and her canine companions that truly sparked the passion you see in her work today.
Visit more of Andrea's amazing work online at:
www.thegoodmutt.com
Andrea Wafler from Harrison Hot Springs, Canada
Combining her love of landscape and dog photography to create moving and sentimental photos of man's best friend. Andrea’s love of photography started with the rugged landscapes of British Columbia. She has always been drawn to the beauty of nature and would find herself immersed in the colors, textures and sounds out in the landscapes. Waterfalls, mountains, and plants were the subject of Andrea’s images until her focus eventually shifted to her family dogs. It was her love for landscape photography and her canine companions that truly sparked the passion you see in her work today.
Visit more of Andrea's amazing work online at:
www.thegoodmutt.com
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!
