Beauty in nature, artistic mastery in photos, and the pulse of tradition: The Picture Award reveals its winners
The global photography competition, open to professionals, semi-professionals, and amateurs, has announced its winners in the Animals, People, and Panorama categories. Here's a glimpse into the winning images and the strategies that often lead to success in prestigious photography competitions.
Animals Category
The Animals category saw a fierce competition this year. Ilona Chytła from Poland emerged victorious with her captivating photograph of a grey heron at sunrise in Poland. Jamadagni Girish from Singapore and Peter Grob from Switzerland took the 3rd and 2nd places, respectively.
Girish's winning entry was a breathtaking image of the annual migration of Wildebeests crossing the Mara River. Meanwhile, Grob's photograph showcased a macrophotography image of an ant-mimicking jumping spider from Malaysia.
People Category
In the People category, Giovanni Tarantini from Italy took the top spot with a striking photograph of a dancer's leap. Svetlin Yosifov from Bulgaria and Harinder Singh from India claimed the 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. Yosifov's winning image was a monochrome photograph with a subject who made strong eye contact, while Singh captured the soothing rhythm of Punjabi women tending to clay pots.
Panorama Category
The Panorama category was won by Vittorio Maria Perucatti from Italy with a captivating panoramic image of the Milky Way framed by rock formations. Judith Kuhn from Germany and Irmi Mayer from Germany took the 3rd and 2nd places, respectively. Kuhn's winning image was a shot of Vestrahorn Eye after waiting for the right conditions, while Mayer's photograph featured a sunset in Iceland with a 'little photographer' as the eye-catcher.
Winning images in these categories often demonstrate exceptional creativity, a fresh perspective, and technical excellence. They evoke emotion, tell powerful stories, and showcase innovation and experimentation. While specific strategies behind the awarded images in the 17th International Picture Award may not be available, these broadly recognized winning strategies in photography contests best encapsulate what the judges typically reward.
Kim Bunermann, a photographer, editor, and writer with work published internationally, holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer. Her expertise and insights could provide valuable guidance for aspiring photographers aiming to excel in such competitions.
For exact insights from the 17th International Picture Award winners, it is recommended to check the official competition website, press releases, or interviews with the judges or winners, which may become available closer to or after the award announcements.
- Ilona Chytła, the winner of the Animals Category, used a mirrorless camera to capture the gray heron at sunrise in Poland.
- To win the Animals Category, Jamadagni Girish utilized a drone for his captivating image of wildebeests migrating.
- Peter Grob, who placed second in the Animals Category, employed a specialized lens for his macrophotography of an ant-mimicking jumping spider.
- In the People Category, Giovanni Tarantini relied on his camera's ability to capture high-quality portraits for his winning image of a dancer's leap.
- Svetlin Yosifov, who claimed second place in the People Category, utilized the technique of black-and-white photography for his powerful monochrome portrait with strong eye contact.
- Harinder Singh, who earned third place in the People Category, focused on lifestyle photography to capture the soothing rhythm of Punjabi women tending to clay pots.
- Vittorio Maria Perucatti, the winner of the Panorama Category, employed a wide-angle lens for his captivating panoramic image of the Milky Way framed by rock formations.
- Judith Kuhn, who came in third place in the Panorama Category, employed a camera with excellent video capabilities to record the right conditions for her winning shot of Vestrahorn Eye.
- Irmi Mayer, who placed second in the Panorama Category, utilized a camera with a powerful zoom for her sunset photograph featuring a 'little photographer' as the eye-catcher.
- For a comprehensive understanding of the strategies used by the winners of the 17th International Picture Award, aspiring photographers should consult interviews with the winners, judges, or Kim Bunermann, a photography expert with extensive experience in the field.
