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WINNERS GALLERY Nov 2016

"minimalism" Theme Winners

Minimalism or the absence of distractions from shadows, light and often a single subject, line or emotion is also the core of every photograph we take where instead of being subtle and undefined it becomes the dramatic force of the image.

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Between the Devil and the Deep Green Sea BY Jolanta Mazur

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Our First Place Winner was submitted by 
Jolanta Mazur from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


I'm a Polish amateur photographer living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My photographs are the result of my fascination with minimalism, symbolism as well as the geometry of the urban space.

​Please visit more of her wonderful work online at:
http://jolantamazur.com/


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Balconies  by Peggy Jones ​Pfister

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Our Second Place Winner was submitted by 
Peggy Jones Pfister from Houston, Texas

I have been interested in photography for several years and find the creative process very satisfying.  I enjoy shooting many subjects, however I most enjoy plants, still life, architecture, and abstracts.  My work has been exhibited in group shows in Houston, Texas.

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Geometry of Tennis  BY JOLANTA MAZUR

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Our Third Place Winner was also submitted by 
Jolanta Mazur from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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I'm a Polish amateur photographer living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My photographs are the result of my fascination with minimalism, symbolism as well as the geometry of the urban space.


​Please visit more of her wonderful work online at:
http://jolantamazur.com/

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Signed BY ​Emo ​Gene

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Our Honorable Mention Winner was submitted by 
Emo Gene from Alberta. Canada


Emogene’s intention is to create something entirely new from her surroundings by deliberately using existing elements in an unexpected way. She allows her creativity to wander without any preconceived expectations leaving the integrity of the original image intact.

​Please visit more of her wonderful work online at:
www.emogene.ca

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! 

Andre Boto - Building
Anna Pepe - Line-up
Juergen Schmidt - Corner
Kalevi Tamm - A3
Linda Duffy - Stop
Rachel Eubanks - A Broken Wing
Manss Aval -Symétrie de guerre 2
Jolanta Mazur - Trapped
George Digalakis - Silence
Maria Kremneva - After Rain
Maria Kremneva - Lantern
Md. Khalid Rayhan Shawon - Beauty of Silence
Peggy Jones Pfister - Yellow Stripe
Linda Duffy - Drenched
Sabine Gunst - Wanderer
Todd Winters -Snowy Road
A Lowey - Untitled 2
Andre Boto - Architecture
Andre Boto - Cable Car
Jolanta Mazur - Geometry of Swimming
Djordje Zdravkovic - Train Station
Brian Ashworth - Pampas
Djordje Zdravkovic - Hombroichinsel
Anna Pepe - The Descent
Haryadi - Serenity
Emo Gene - Stop Think Observe Proceed
Christine Nickoloff - I Heart Fall
Andre Boto - Walking
Djordje Zdravkovic - Kolumba Museum
Kalevi Tamm - I
Josip Miskovic - The unknown portion of an iron pipe head
Emo Gene - Supported
Jessica Rocco - The White Sands
Joseph Iliadis - Autumn Leave
Judith Kuhn - The blues
George Digalakis - Dancing in the Light
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