Color Work A photography project by José Nicolas

“A good photo, it’s a lot of luck, a little courage and a sense of composition” – José Nicolas

Following French photographer José Nicola’s black and white retrospective here is a collection of the artists most notorious color works.

Shot from the early 1980’s over a period of 15 years working as a photojournalist and war correspondant for the French Photo agency Sipa Press, Nicola’s work narrates some of the most powerful event of the 20th century. A collection of stunning images featuring major political and social events, from the Romanian Revolution of 1989 to the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

Call for entries

color aerial landscape photo of lake and forest in autumn by Rakesh Baro
© Rakesh Baro
2025 Color AWARD

Win $2700 Cash Awards & International Exposure

From bold portraits to ethereal landscapes, we invite photographers driven by their artistic eye and passion for color to join the competition and celebrate with us the beauty and diversity of color photography.

  • Win $2700 in Cash Prizes
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