In a striking black and white photograph, two pelicans stand facing each other, mirroring one another with almost perfect symmetry. Their long, curved beaks and elegant necks create a harmonious balance, as if they are twins engaged in silent conversation. The monochrome tones emphasize the texture of their feathers, the sharp contrast between light and shadow accentuating every detail. Their eyes, focused and intense, seem to hold a quiet understanding, while the negative space around them enhances the intimacy of their shared moment. The composition is both simple and profound, capturing the grace and quiet connection between these majestic birds.
In a world that often overlooks people who don\'t fit its expectations, there are stories waiting to be heard, hidden beneath layers of misunderstanding and solitude. I recently met someone whose life was shaped by compulsive hoarding, who has faced rejection due to lacking formal education and numeracy skills. Yet, he is someone full of untold stories, resilience, and an innate spark for connection. Through this portrait, I hope to highlight the humanity and depth in individuals who struggle quietly. Each of us has the power to look beyond the surface, to listen without judgment, and to offer understanding and support to those who are often forgotten.
– Рейтинг фотографов по странам и городам строится на основе 3-х лучших фотографий автора и их относительной позиции в каждой отдельной номинации. Рейтинг в номинации "Мобильная фотография" учитывается в меньшей степени для формирования рейтинга. В списке по странам и городам показывается одна фотография автора с лучшим рейтингом.
– В списке опубликованы только работы которые прошли 2-й этап голосования.
– В рейтинге лучших фотографий учитывается только одна — самая сильная — работа от каждого автора. Даже если у фотографа опубликовано несколько работ, в расчёте позиции используется только одна, с наившим рейтингом. Поэтому порядок фотографий в списке может не совпадать с итоговым положением автора в рейтинге.
– The rating of photographers by countries and cities is based on the three best photos of the author and their relative position in each separate nomination. Rating in the nomination "Mobile Photography" is taken into account to a lesser extent for rating formation. The list by country and city shows one photo of the author with the best rating.
– Only those photos have been published in the list that passed the second stage of voting.
– Only one strongest photo from each author is counted in the Best Photos ranking. Even if a photographer has several published works, only the highest-rated one is used to calculate their ranking position. As a result, the order of photos in the list may not match the author's final ranking position.
