The 500px World Pictures Awards winners have been chosen and we will’t wait to share the deserving winners of the 2022 version with you. This initiative was created to acknowledge and spotlight the distinctive expertise inside the group, with the bonus of strolling away with prizes that may aid you develop your ardour for images.
In December, we launched our second version of the awards and elevated our classes for our group to have much more probabilities to win. At this time we shall be saying all 6 winners and 5 runners-up for every class.
The varied classes aimed to offer all photographers, hobbyists, and professionals alike an opportunity to submit their work for consideration.
THE CATEGORIES
- Technical
- Story-telling
- Industrial content material
- Documentary
- Superb Artwork
- Panorama
TECHNICAL
FIRST PLACE WINNER: Mary Bel
A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:
A monochromatic second, a mastery of soppy mild and intentional shadows, and a high-quality seize that doesn’t sacrifice any of the picture’s particulars. These are a number of methods to explain the photographer Mary Bel’s profitable picture “Keep in mind Who You Are”.
Regardless of working with solely brown tones there’s a distinction between all of the important components of the shot, the darkish brown pores and skin coming out towards the lighter background with the natural line of the mannequin’s neck directing your consideration and the spotlight on the face making it the focus. A technical mastery of the basics of images, lighting, and contours whereas additionally being emotive and understanding learn how to seize expression.
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STORYTELLING
FIRST PLACE WINNER: Kevin Wood
A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:
A robust narrative picture tells a narrative whereas additionally making the viewer wish to know extra. In “Creating Adam and Eve” by Kevin Wooden, expectations of the basic origin story are flipped on their head. The shot in its simplicity reveals unity, humanity and the connection of man and lady, letting the sky spotlight the profiles of the couple whereas guaranteeing they continue to be in focus. The male’s eyes are contemplative and the postures of each fashions reveals connection but in addition a craving, making a curiosity for what’s to come back for the viewers.
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COMMERCIAL CONTENT
FIRST PLACE WINNER: Galigrafiya
A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:
Industrial content material greater than another style has strict necessities to serve the aim of promoting an expertise or product. Easy is usually greatest, however easy doesn’t imply straightforward. Usually distilling a picture all the way down to just one topic and shade leaves room for lots extra error with no different distractions. Nevertheless, Halyna Vitiuk works with one shade and duplicates of the identical product and makes it fascinating and crowd pleasing. From the styling to the technical precision used behind the lens, we’re bought on the sweets.
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DOCUMENTARY
FIRST PLACE WINNER: Caleb Mensah
A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:
A mode of images that ought to present an trustworthy and correct illustration of individuals and locations. Caleb together with his picture creates a putting scene that reveals the panorama of Ghana and the brotherhood between the boys. Their stares are immediately aimed on the photographer but don’t really feel posed, a brand new perspective of a spot is delivered with lovely colours and tones and feelings all intermingling.
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FINE ART
FIRST PLACE WINNER: Elena Paraskeva
A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:
Superb artwork images isn’t solely created by a digital camera, it’s created by an artist. Pushed by a conceptual concept and framework, advantageous artwork doesn’t mirror actuality however it may possibly make you query it. Elena in “Protecting the Distance” creates a visible artwork piece that performs on the thought of privateness, and one’s private area in public areas. Utilizing shade, poses and equipment deliberately to convey this idea.
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LANDSCAPE
FIRST PLACE WINNER: Karol Nienartowicz
A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:
Capturing the peaks, ridges and textures with such aptitude Karol delivers a picture that reminds us of the majesty and vastness of the world. The Maly Koscielec Ridge within the Excessive Tatras of Poland is a steep peak that the photographer makes use of strategically, with the sunshine reflecting off the bottom of the height and shadows creating distinction within the valley and the completion of a pleasant little bit of perspective with the hiker located proper on the highest of the height surrounded by stars. The picture teleports the viewer and fills them with awe.
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Thanks once more to all of the photographers who submitted their work and congrats to this yr’s winners!
