By using shadows to obscure certain parts of the image, the viewer's attention is drawn to the illuminated parts, creating a sense of focus and intention. Shadows can also be used to create contrast and highlight specific details in an image. Shadows can create a sense of drama, mystery, or foreboding, with the shadows of trees or buildings casting ominous patterns on the ground. A simple silhouette of a person walking down a street can capture the essence of loneliness, solitude, or freedom.
The poetry of shadows lies in their ability to evoke emotions and tell a story. Whether shooting portraits, landscapes, or still objects, shadows are an essential tool in any photographer's arsenal, enabling them to create images that are both technically sound and aesthetically pleasing. All winners will have their work showcased on the All About Photo Winners Gallery, and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #30 Shadows.īy understanding the importance of shadows in photography and learning how to use them effectively, photographers can elevate their craft and create more compelling and visually stunning images. The top 3 winners will be awarded $1,000. Leonor Benito de la Lastra (Spain), Christina Carson (USA), Jonathan Banks (UK), Sonia Melnikova-Raich (USA), Omar Ghrayeb (USA), Luca Bernardini (Italy), Nicola Fioravanti (Italy/France), Randall Romano (Canada), Vincenzo Barone (Italy), Ryan Bakerink (USA), Frankie Perez (Canada), Joydeep Deb (India), Wendy Symons (Netherlands), Stig Weston (Canada), Hsuan Chung (USA), Joanne Rojcewicz (USA), Michel Kharoubi (France), George Mayer (Russia), Holger Goehler (Germany), Miguel Ángel Cruz Sanchez (Spain), Patricia Beary (USA) and Mario Baptista (Brazil). The other winners featured in the Merit Award's Gallery are: (Morocco) with the series ‘Walking Paris with Love’. The second-place winner is Gianluca Mortarotti (Italy/UK) with the series 'Distortions'.
The winner of AAP Magazine 30 Shadows is Anna Biret (Poland/France) with the series ‘The Shadows of the Imagination’.
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