The 500px World Pictures Awards 2022 Winners Are…

The 500px World Pictures Awards winners have been chosen and we are able to’t wait to share the deserving winners of the 2022 version with you. This initiative was created to acknowledge and spotlight the distinctive expertise throughout the group, with the bonus of strolling away with prizes that may assist you develop your ardour for pictures.

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 present we shall be saying all 6 winners and 5 runners-up for every class.

The varied classes aimed to present all photographers, hobbyists, and professionals alike an opportunity to submit their work for consideration.

THE CATEGORIES

Technical
Story-telling
Business content material
Documentary
Positive Artwork
Panorama

Table of Contents

TECHNICAL

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Mary Bel

A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:

A monochromatic second, a mastery of sentimental 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 parts 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 pictures, lighting, and contours whereas additionally being emotive and understanding how one can 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 need to know extra. In “Creating Adam and Eve” by Kevin Wooden, expectations of the traditional origin story are flipped on their head. The shot in its simplicity exhibits 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 exhibits connection but additionally a craving, making a curiosity for what’s to return for the viewers.

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COMMERCIAL CONTENT

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Galigrafiya

A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:

Business content material greater than another style has strict necessities to serve the aim of selling an expertise or product. Easy is commonly greatest, however easy doesn’t imply straightforward. Usually distilling a picture right 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 offered on the sweets.

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DOCUMENTARY

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Caleb Mensah

A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:

A method of pictures that ought to present an sincere and correct illustration of individuals and locations. Caleb together with his picture creates a putting scene that exhibits 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.

RUNNERS UP

Roberto Di Patrizi

Carlotta Ricci

Eduardo Teixeira de Sousa

Marco Tagliarino

Zorica Nikov

FINE ART

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Elena Paraskeva

A word from the 500px Editors’ on the profitable picture:

Positive artwork pictures isn’t solely created by a digicam, 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 “Holding 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.