Crank BY Marcel van Balken
Our First Place Winner was submitted by
Marcel Van Balken from Vinkeveen, Netherlands
Marcel Van Balken from Vinkeveen, Netherlands
Marcel Van Balken (MFIAP EFIAP/d3 MPSA) is a self-taught photographer from the Netherlands. As a photographer he is interested in specific themes and conceptual photography.
Visit more of Marcel's amazing work online at:
www.photure.nl
Visit more of Marcel's amazing work online at:
www.photure.nl
Queen's Eye BY Brian Clopp
Our Second Place Winner was submitted by
Brian Clopp from Huntsville, Utah
Brian Clopp from Huntsville, Utah
BRIAN CLOPP recently launched FosterPhoto.org in partnership with Nature's Best Magazine to give foster youth access to photography training and workshops, as extracurricular activities are proven to help give underprivileged youth a chance to thrive. He is a wildlife photo tour guide through LensExplorers.com, teaching photographers of all skill levels from hobbyist to professional, and donates a portion of proceeds to conservation efforts. He leads workshops in Utah where the wild horses roam, the Tetons where moose abound, across the USA for breathtaking landscapes, and globally for cultural immersions. After co-producing Netflix's Golden Globe-nominated film "First They Killed My Father" directed by Angelina Jolie, Clopp shifted from the city lifestyle of Los Angeles to Utah where he explored a newfound passion for wilderness photography. Clopp also won a prestigious Nature's Best award for his Utah kit fox, and won the Travel Photographer of the Year honor for his photo series on wild stallions. His portraits include noted celebrities such as President Jimmy Carter, Ted Turner, James Earl Jones, John C. Reilly, and Jesse Jackson. His Eagle Scout project as a teenager established an annual drive that continues to this day as the main source of winter clothing for Trenton's homeless, and has since been replicated in towns across the country.
Quotes by Brian Clopp:
“Photography isn’t just about capturing moments; it’s about inspiring others to help each other, protect nature, keep wildlife wild, and keep our rural areas rustic.”
"Life is a gift, and what matters most is what you do with it."
Visit more of Brian's amazing work online at:
https://LensExplorers.com
Quotes by Brian Clopp:
“Photography isn’t just about capturing moments; it’s about inspiring others to help each other, protect nature, keep wildlife wild, and keep our rural areas rustic.”
"Life is a gift, and what matters most is what you do with it."
Visit more of Brian's amazing work online at:
https://LensExplorers.com
As Above so Below BY Franklin Neto
Our Third Place Winner was submitted by
Franklin Neto from Lisbon, Portugal
Franklin Neto from Lisbon, Portugal
Franklin Neto, 36 years old. Born in Goiania, Brazil currently living in Lisbon, Portugal. Is a Fine Art Architecture and Landscape Photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. Your work express the most emotional vision over the world. Nature Passionate and architecture lover.
Visit more of Franklin's amazing work online at:
franklinneto.com
Visit more of Franklin's amazing work online at:
franklinneto.com
MBS BY Roberto Crucitti
Our Honorable Mention Winner was submitted by
Roberto Crucitti from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Roberto Crucitti from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Roberto is an Italian photographer based in Phnom Penh, known for his passion for travel and storytelling through photography. His journey began with a film camera in his youth, evolving into a desire to document the diverse scenes he encountered while traveling for work. He aims to capture emotional narratives that serve as windows into different experiences.
Visit more of Roberto's amazing work online at:
www.robertocrucitti.com
Visit more of Roberto's amazing work online at:
www.robertocrucitti.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!
