This collection celebrates the work of all winning photographers capturing life in its most vivid forms. These unique and international artists constitute the best of the photographic scene and we are very proud to share their work.
Theme: OPEN CALL August 2018
Congratulations to photographer Alexander Klang whose image won the competition!
– Theme: Open Call Photography / Competition Judge: Ostkreuz Photo-Agency
With no explicit lead your work could fall into any category and we invited photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience to share their best images with us. We were looking for visual artists working across all photographic genres and we wanted to be moved, emotionally and intellectually!
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Congratulations to all the talented photographers who made it to the final!
Finalists
First Prize: Alexander Klang
“Like last year, it was hard to decide. In the end we all agreed on this image, taken by a photographer who plays with elements such as aesthetics, movement and composition. It´s a very dynamic picture, but at the same time the body looks like an abstract sculpture and that’s what the picture is about. If you take a closer look you can even see the subject’s open eyes in the dark face.” – Christian Pankratz, Ostkreuz’s Chief Editor.
Second Prize: Clay Jordan
“This image is a great example of how to tell a story in a single photograph. The work is characterised by precise composition and a cinema-like use of light. The mood is quite gentle and threatening at the same time. Furthermore the 6×6 format here is the perfect choice for this excellent image.” – Christian Pankratz, Ostkreuz’s Chief Editor
Honorary Mention: Mustafa AbdulHadi
“Perfectly timed and framed, this remarkable capture stands as a fantastic example of all the complexity and splendor found in mankind’s cultures around the world. Men and women together caring out their traditions through life and time as a testimony of humanity. Reinforced by the powerful mountain in the backdrop and the texture of the atmospheric mist, the photograph stood out quite early on, congratulations Mustafa!” – The Independent Photographer Editors
Open to All Photography
Be part of a vibrant community: The competition award is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and provides a platform to celebrate the very best of contemporary photography.
THEME: STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Deadline: 30 September 2018
Street photography has been one of the most exciting and influential form of the medium of photography since its creation.
From candid and unexpected street situations to meticulous geometric scenes within the urban sphere: We're looking for photographers finding those spontaneous and fleeting moments.
Whether the subject is your own urban environment or as you explore other territories and cultures: We’re interested in the way YOU see the world.
Street photography can take many forms; Show us YOUR streets!
