Yevhen Kostiuk | 1st Place | Yevhen Kostiuk is an enthusiastic self-taught Ukrainian photographer from Kharkiv, whose passion for photography has evolved significantly over the years. At the moment, he is ambassador at 500px.com, curator at 100asa.com and a member of the international agency Amazing Aerial, specializing in aerial photography. His work primarily focuses on aerial photography, offering a unique perspective of the world by transforming familiar scenes into extraordinary visions from above.

Maxim Shemetov | 2nd Place |Maxim Shemetov is a professional photographer based in Moscow, Russia, with over a decade of experience working as a staff photographer for Reuters news agency. Though he started out studying architecture, his passion led him to switch gears and dive into photography as his true calling. His main interests lie in documentary storytelling, environmental issues, and sports photography.

Susanne Middelberg | 3rd Place | Susanne Middelberg is a German photographer known for her powerful and emotionally rich portraits, which explore themes of vulnerability and human complexity. After initially studying modern dance at the Higher School for Arts in Arnhem, she transitioned into photography, graduating in 1998 from the Academy for Visual Arts. Middelberg has since established a career as a freelance photographer, specializing in portrait and theater-dance photography.

Maryna Kostiukevych | Honorable Mention | Maryna Kostiukevych is an acclaimed Ukrainian photographer based in Geneva, Switzerland. With a background in animal behavior studies, she imparts a distinct viewpoint to her photography, beautifully and powerfully portraying the emotions and characters of her subjects. Maryna has gained multiple awards and recognitions, and her work has appeared in digital and print publications across the globe. She is committed to crafting poignant, emotionally resonant images that narrate stories and stir feelings. Maryna specializes in contemporary fine art photography, dramatic portraiture, animal photography, and corporate and event photography.

Klaus Lenzen | Honorable Mention | Klaus Lenzen (born 1953) is a retired banker and living near Duesseldorf, which is located in the western part of Germany. His photographic journey began ten years ago. Lenzen’s photographic subjects are primarily minimalist photographs. In contrast to his minimalist images, he sometimes make an excursion into the creation of large-format, colourful pictures. Several of his pictures were awarded at international Photo awards. For example: Sony World Photography Awards, Open Category Winner 2018 and 2021, also shortlisted at the Professional Competition 2023.

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