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AAP Magazine 47: Photographers Who Masterfully Capture the Art of Shadows
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May 31, 2025
Summary
Discover the talented photographers who stood out in this global photography competition, and see how they turned fleeting shadows into unforgettable works of art.
Henri Cartier-Bresson once said, "In photography, the smallest thing can be a great subject. The little, human detail can become a Leitmotiv. Shadows often say more than the light." This sentiment captures the essence of this edition, which explores the poetic and expressive power of shadow in photography.
Mysterious, magical, intense, timeless, and at times nostalgic—mastering shadows is a true art form. It invites viewers to look beyond the obvious and discover deeper stories woven into light and dark.
For this 47th edition, we sought images that embraced both the subtlety and strength of shadows. The selected photographers rose to the challenge with remarkable vision and creativity. Their work spans a wide range of styles and narratives, from the literal to the metaphorical, each image offering a compelling interpretation of the theme.
We are proud to present this diverse and evocative collection, which we hope will resonate with and inspire our readers.
The Winner of AAP Magazine #47: Shadows is Harvey Stein (United States) with his long-term series "Coney Island People 50 Years."
Second Place is awarded to Fabien Dendiével (France) with the series ‘Winter Sleep’
Third Place goes to Hugo Thomassen (The Netherlands) for his series "Shapes of Significance."
Also featured in the Merit Awards Gallery are: JJohn Francis (United States), Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro (Portugal), Dominic Dähncke (Spain), Francesco Pace Rizzi (Italy), Carol Isaak (United States), Costas Delhas (Greece), Jet Long (United States), Anna Biret (Poland/France), Bonnie McCormick (United States), Junxian Wang (China), Maxine Harraway (United Kingdom), Saurabh Sirohiya (India), Peter Harlow (Australia), Divyanshu Verma (India), Klemen Razinger (Slovenia), Sabrina Caramanico (Italy), Gudula Röttger (Germany), Denise Pensky (United States), Patrick Cicalo (United States), Lotte Ekkel (The Netherlands), Hüseyin Karahan (Turkey), and Lev L. Spiro (United States).
The top three winners will share $1,000 in cash prizes. All 25 photographers will be showcased in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #47: Shadows.
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