Mojave Desert Sunrise by Cliff LaPlant
Our First Place Winner was submitted by
Cliff LaPlant from Alpine, California
My name is Cliff LaPlant and I am an amateur photographer living in Alpine California. I have an immense love for the outdoors and enjoy discovering new photographic opportunities in places that interest me. I spend a great deal of my time traveling to remote locations, searching for those rare opportunities to capture photographs that are not commonly seen.
Please visit more of his wonderful work online at:
www.sierralara.com
Cliff LaPlant from Alpine, California
My name is Cliff LaPlant and I am an amateur photographer living in Alpine California. I have an immense love for the outdoors and enjoy discovering new photographic opportunities in places that interest me. I spend a great deal of my time traveling to remote locations, searching for those rare opportunities to capture photographs that are not commonly seen.
Please visit more of his wonderful work online at:
www.sierralara.com
Memorial To Light And Dark by Gene Cheltenham
Our Second Place W inner was submitted by
Gene Cheltenham from Province, California
Gene Cheltenham has turned his artistic energies to photography and digital painting after retiring from an award winning career as an art director, graphic designer, illustrator and product designer. Gene has exhibited both in the United States and Europe online as well as in books and publications such as: Los Angeles Times, BBC, One Life-Stories Told Through Photography, Still Point Art’s Quarterly, Print Regional Design Annual, Print Magazine, Budget Travel Magazine, Art Direction Magazine, Graphic Design USA and others.
Gene has also had his work selected in juried exhibits such as: Light Space & Time, Darkroom Gallery, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 2nd and 3rd Greek Photographic Circuit, One Life Gallery and Infinity Art Gallery.
Originally from New England, he has lived in California for most of his life. A lover of travel, he has been to 35 countries as well as many states in the U.S. His wide-ranging professional and travel experience is reflected in the various photo and digital paintings which range from landscapes, still life, cityscapes, nature and floral, as well as abstract images.
Gene Cheltenham from Province, California
Gene Cheltenham has turned his artistic energies to photography and digital painting after retiring from an award winning career as an art director, graphic designer, illustrator and product designer. Gene has exhibited both in the United States and Europe online as well as in books and publications such as: Los Angeles Times, BBC, One Life-Stories Told Through Photography, Still Point Art’s Quarterly, Print Regional Design Annual, Print Magazine, Budget Travel Magazine, Art Direction Magazine, Graphic Design USA and others.
Gene has also had his work selected in juried exhibits such as: Light Space & Time, Darkroom Gallery, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 2nd and 3rd Greek Photographic Circuit, One Life Gallery and Infinity Art Gallery.
Originally from New England, he has lived in California for most of his life. A lover of travel, he has been to 35 countries as well as many states in the U.S. His wide-ranging professional and travel experience is reflected in the various photo and digital paintings which range from landscapes, still life, cityscapes, nature and floral, as well as abstract images.
Sunset Ride by Sandi Bertoncelj
Our Third Place Winner was submitted by
Sandi Bertoncelj from Kranj, Slovenia
I'm a freelance photographer based in Slovenia. I like to shoot all kind of motives but my primary focus is on outdoor activity's, landscape and nature.
Please visit more of his wonderful work online at:
https://1x.com/member/berto
Sandi Bertoncelj from Kranj, Slovenia
I'm a freelance photographer based in Slovenia. I like to shoot all kind of motives but my primary focus is on outdoor activity's, landscape and nature.
Please visit more of his wonderful work online at:
https://1x.com/member/berto
Our Sanctuary by Cliff Fawcett
Our Honorable Mention Winner was submitted by
Cliff Fawcett from London
Cliff captures landscapes and cultures from around the world. Photography is a language that connects - it goes beyond borders, beyond boundaries, beyond cultures. But at heart Cliff is just a kid who loves running around with a camera in hand experiencing the world in front of his lens!
Please visit more of his wonderful work online at:
http://www.gobeyondphotography.com/
Cliff Fawcett from London
Cliff captures landscapes and cultures from around the world. Photography is a language that connects - it goes beyond borders, beyond boundaries, beyond cultures. But at heart Cliff is just a kid who loves running around with a camera in hand experiencing the world in front of his lens!
Please visit more of his wonderful work online at:
http://www.gobeyondphotography.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!
