أجمل صور الفائزين في مسابقة أفضل صور الطبيعة

16 فبراير,2018آخر تحديث: 16 فبراير,2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHE 4thINTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2017Winners Announced!Sydney, Australia–Thursday15thFebruary, 2018Professional and amateur photographers worldwidewere invited to enter the fourthInternational Landscape Photographer of the Year competition for a chance to share in the $18,000prize pool, including US$10,000 cash.From 3518entriesfrom 866photographers, the winner of the fourthInternational Landscape Photographer of the Year(based on a folio submission of at least 4 images) is Max Rivefrom the Netherlands What does it take to become the International Landscape Photographer of the Year? Are the winners all seasoned professionals with years of experience, or are they lucky amateurs with a couple of killer images?The concept behind the International Landscape Photographer of the Year is to discount the lucky ‘killer’ images. To win this award, the judges require four high calibre landscape images which together demonstrate that the photographer has a degree of mastery over the landscape image, both in capture and post-production.Whether professional or amateur doesn’t really matter because what all our winners have demonstrated is a passion for landscape photography. Passionis the real difference.For 2017 International Landscape Photographer of the Year winner, Max Rive of the Netherlands, there’s no doubting his passion and dedication. Within his portfolio you will find a distinctive visual approach applied to some stunning locations. And like many landscape photographers, Max’s interest in the landscape grew from a participation in it.“I started taking photos in 2008, just to document a mountain trip I did between studies. I took photos to remember the trip, to show others how cool it was and to have something more to do than only hike –so I was just like many travel photographers, I would say. “Even though I kept using small compact cameras for the first four years and was more a hiker with a camera than a real landscape photographer, I was very motivated to get some great shots. “I gradually became more serious as a real landscape photographer when I started sharing photos on the internet and became inspired by the work of others –and by ‘real’ landscape photographer,I mean using tripods, filters, bigger cameras and waiting for days at a spot to get the shot. “I have now called myself a professional for the past three years, although I always want to keep challenging myself. I don’t want to fall into a predictable routine or get comfortable with what I’m doing.”Max currently uses a Nikon D850 full-frame DSLR, with a Nikkor 14-24mm wide-angle zoom and a 28-300mm long range zoom. “I’ve never had any other lenses for my DSLR, mainly because my travels so often include hiking and I cannot carry too many lenses. However, the two lenses I have cover the whole range of focal lengths I need. “I use my hiking backpack as camera bag and wrap my gear into a jacket for protection. I use a tripod (from Triopo), but I prefer to use it only when it is really necessary. Without a tripod, I have much more freedom to find the right composition and it also allows me to more easily scout around, looking for different angles.” In terms of post-production, Max works with Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop. He says he doesn’t employ sophisticated layer or luminosity masking techniques, but there’s no doubt he uses Photoshop to interpret the files he captures.“I have never seen any post-production tutorials, rather I have just tried out things for myself and I think because of this, I have developed my own style of processing. “I think the compositional element that has the biggest influence on a photo is the light.” Max suggests that in most raw files, the light is strongly divided across the frame which can distract the eyes of the viewer away from the main subject. “I try to take away that distraction by making the overall image very dark, but keeping the more important compositional elements of the image bright. However, using this approach, it is important to maintain shadow detail in the darkest parts of the image. “Each image has its own compositional design and different subjects require different approaches to lighting. However, no matter what technique or software you are using, Ithink it is important that artists have a vision about the relationship between their photos and their processing. Before they take the photo, they should know what the mood, story, colours and light are going to look like.“To start processing an image without knowing the directionyou want to go, will most likely result in a photo without any character and a portfolio with potentially beautiful-looking photos without well distinguished moods or stories.” Max adds that landscape photography gives him a purpose when he goes into the mountains. Although he had some sense of purpose through his love of hiking, carrying a camera adds a further dimension.“With photography, you take home something more than just memories. I think it is the combination of traveling, experiencing new things and being in the outdoors on the one hand, while working on something and leaving a part of your spirit and vision behind in the form of art on the other hand, that makes landscape photography the perfect combination for me. “I want to show photographs with a story. There also needs to be a well-defined mood and a very well-balanced composition. And the photograph should depict a unique location. “I like showing images with a ‘wow’ factor, such as an image taken from a high mountain with a spectacular view and incredible light, mostly because I like to visit these locations myself.”Max says there are many photographers who have inspired him, but he singles out Marc Adamus for special mention.“The first time I saw Marc Adamus’s photos, I was still a beginner photographer, just shooting during my travels. However, after seeing his photos, I realized more than ever what was possible with landscape photography. Marc combines incredibly powerful and epic compositions with a story, unique moods and, above all, he is going to some amazing locations and always seems to find a new camera angle.” The International Landscape Photographer of the Year is the first and only competition Max has entered for a number of years. “I chose to participate because of the high standard of photographs I see in the competition each year. I am happy to enter a competition which looks good to me and relates well to my own photography. “Maybe I also thought it was time to see how my photos would do in front of an objective judging panel, instead of my own online followers.”Well, Max, we think you have your answer!Max Rive, the 2017 International Landscape Photographer of the Year.

متابعة-سنيار: تم الكشف عن الفائزين بجائزة أفضل صور الطبيعة.

المسابقة التي انطلقت منذ أربع سنوات، تحتفل بجميع أنواع التصوير الفوتوغرافي للمناظر الطبيعية، حيث يقدم المصورون من جميع أنحاء العالم صورا مذهلة للمناظر الطبيعية.

كشف ماكس ريف، من هولندا، والفائز لعام 2017 عن صور مذهلة للجمال الطبيعي في باتاغونيا وغرينلاند.

وقال: “بدأت التقاط الصور في عام 2008، لتوثيق رحلة جبلية، ثم بدأ تبادل الصور على شبكة الإنترنت والاستفادة من عمل الآخرين”.

يقول ريف إنه غالبا ما ينتظر لأيام في مكان واحد للحصول على اللقطة المناسبة، وقد فاز في المسابقة وحصل على جائزة نقدية بقيمة 5000 دولار وطابعة صور ملونة.

وتم توثيق مشاركته هو و 101 من المشاركين الآخرين في كتاب جديد مطبوع.

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16 فبراير,2018آخر تحديث: 16 فبراير,2018
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