{"id":63622,"date":"2025-08-12T09:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/63622\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:24:14","slug":"incredible-winners-of-2025-refocus-awards-color-photography-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/63622\/","title":{"rendered":"Incredible Winners of 2025 reFocus Awards Color Photography Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Annular<\/p>\n

\u201cRing of Fire, and Ice\u201d by Liam Man. Overall Professional Winner.
\u201cA \u2018Ring of Fire\u2019 solar eclipse reaches annularity as two intrepid ice climbers summit the mighty Glacier Leones. A drone illuminates the ice\u2019s textures and colors, battling fierce winds that whip up plumes of snow that burn in the sun\u2019s rays.\u201d<\/p>\n

A striking photo of two ice climbers on a glacier looking at a solar eclipse has won the 2025 reFocus Awards\u2019 Color Photography Contest<\/a>. Liam Man<\/a>\u2019s exceptional photograph is a study in contrast and color, with the icy blue iceberg illuminated by the orange hue given off by the annular eclipse.<\/p>\n

Taken in Patagonia during the 2024 eclipse, the photo was part of a larger project Man was working on with UNESCO\u00a0and is a testament to his dedication as a photographer. The moving image he posted to Instagram<\/a> is even more mesmerizing. However, even the still photo is a clear winner in what was a strong pool of images from photographers in over 80 countries.<\/p>\n

In the non-professional division, Mohammed Alim<\/a> won for his fascinating photo of women in prayer at a mosque in Jakarta. Together, their colorful mukena, a typical prayer-dress worn by Indonesian Muslims, forms a stunning pattern. Alim\u2019s victory is particularly interesting, as he noted on Instagram<\/a> that he first posted the photo to show off the cropping capabilities of his camera. From there, interest in the photograph grew, surely spurring him to enter the competition.<\/p>\n

Both the professional and non-professional divisions also handed out awards in a wide variety of categories. From aerial images to portraits and street photography, all of the winners show the incredible visual appeal of color photography. And more importantly, they demonstrate how the right balance of color can transform a good image into something truly special.<\/p>\n

Scroll down for some of our favorite winners and then head over to the reFocus Awards website to see the full winners\u2019 gallery<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

The 2025 reFocus Awards has announced the winners of its Color Photography Contest.
\n\"Woman<\/p>\n

\u201cColors of Devotion\u201d by Mohammed Alim. Overall Winner, Non-professional
\u201cA beautiful gathering of women in prayer, their colorful mukena creating a stunning pattern of faith and unity. Each color and design tells a story of devotion, capturing a peaceful moment of togetherness and spiritual grace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Sunset<\/p>\n

\u201cDesert Oasis\u201d by Collin Blaney. 2nd Place, Non-professional
\u201cA sunset adventure in an unusual place.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"2025<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Lake\u201d by Masoud Mirzaei. 2nd Place Overall, Professional<\/p>\n

\"Thunderstorm<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Supercell\u201d by Uwe Schellscheidt. Gold, Non-professional, Nature
\u201cA thunderstorm formed a supercell including a small and short tornado in Texas. The light blue area is where the hail comes out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Kristina<\/p>\n

\u201cIranian girl\u201d by Kristina Makeeva. Gold, Professional, Conceptual
\u201cA woman is not decoration. A woman is not a shadow. A woman is not a ghost through which one can see the environment. She should not hide in the walls of buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Dried<\/p>\n

\u201cRose Couture\u201d by Patti Gary. Gold, Professional, Still Life
\u201cRose Couture celebrates the elegance of aging. Dried roses, with petals curled into rich folds, resemble elaborate gowns. Their colors\u2014deep magenta, blush, ochre, seafoam\u2014reveal unexpected beauty. This series honors grace, resilience, and color in transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Aerial<\/p>\n

\u201cShadow basketball III\u201d by Kateryna Polishchuk. Gold, Non-professional, Aerial
\u201cBasketball court with the tree in the middle. Urban park, Kharkiv, Ukraine\u201d<\/p>\n

Photographers from over 80 countries entered this year\u2019s competition, making it the contest\u2019s most diverse pool of competitors.
\n\"Abstract<\/p>\n

\u201cLiquid Soul n\u00b07712 Extinctions\u201d by Ga\u00ebtan Changeur. Gold, Professional, Abstract
\u201cI create visual worlds blending abstraction and nature through fluid forms born from the interaction of water, pigments, and light. In a studio setting, I photograph these dreamlike landscapes, questioning the boundary between the natural and the artificial, the real and the imagined.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Nostalgic<\/p>\n

\u201cBlue Swallow\u201d by Mark Sommer. Gold, Film\/Analog, Professional
\u201cSeeing Route 66 change from boom to bust, season to year surviving the loss of the surroundings and the bypass of old routes, The Blue Swallow survives as a living part of history for the nostalgic traveler that seeks the roadside relics that convey of America\u2019s passing culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Portrait<\/p>\n

\u201cPink Niqab, 2020 De Tweede Sekse\u201d by Jaimy Gail. Gold, Professional, Portrait
\u201cThis photo shows four women across three generations wearing a pink niqab. By replacing black with soft pink, the niqab sheds its oppressive image, symbolizing femininity and tenderness. The work challenges stereotypes, humanizes the garment, and sparks dialogue on cultural diversity, and symbolism.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

\u201cCrestline Queen\u201d by Elijah Barnes. Gold, Professional, Portrait<\/p>\n

\"Commuters<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the World\u2019s My Stage\u201d by Dmytro Geshengorin. Gold, Non-professional, Street
\u201cWaiting for a train I noticed that the opposite platform looked like a theater stage with all the commuters having arranged themselves perfectly for a brief moment and I quickly took the shot. In the glass door you can even see my reflection taking the photo.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"2025<\/p>\n

\u201cEarth\u2019s Galaxy\u201d by Navaneeth Unnikrishnan. Gold, Professional, Nature
\u201cBeneath the earth lies a glowing realm, where bioluminescent glowworms create a galaxy-like spectacle. This image captures the awe of exploration, blending the soft glow with the cave\u2019s textures, highlighting nature\u2019s fragile, otherworldly beauty in a moment of quiet wonder.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honors were handed out across multiple categories in both the professional and non-professional divisions.
\n\"Isaac<\/p>\n

\u201cCome Together at The Issac Theatre Royal\u201d by Chris Pegman. Gold, Non-professional, Event
\u201cThis image was shot during a spectacular show by \u2018Come Together\u2019 (a collective of finest NZ artists) of Led Zep IV. I used my ultrawide non-fisheye lens to capture band, crowd, and venue. The venue is a building that has been rebuilt following the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 & 2011.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

\u201cThe elephant herder\u201d by Sarah Wouters. 3rd Place Overall, Non-professional.
\u201cThe mahout and his elephant at Ban Ta Klang village of Surin province, Thailand. The villagers raise elephants like a friend. They sleep under the same roof as the owner until the elephants become similar to being a part of the family. This has caused a strong bond between humans and the elephants.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Dozens<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere Water Once Was\u201d by Octavio Campos Salles. 3rd Place Overall, Professional
\u201cDozens of caimans lie motionless in a shrinking mud pool, awaiting the return of the rains in the heart of the Pantanal at the peak of the dry season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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