honorable mention
Deha Rozanes united states
title
Sidelines: On the Edge of the White Line
To my eye, the edges of these images have some of the most important information. My first reaction when I see something interesting, is to put it right in the middle of the frame, and I know I’ve got it. But deep down, I know, the rectangles are more enhanced by putting things off centre, into play. Ultimately, I aim to use the entire frame, entire field like lacrosse, behind your goal post, on the wings, behind your opponents goal post and in the crease. Searching for the action, emotion and interaction on the edges of the field and sidelines is the center topic of this ongoing Sidelines: On the Edge the White Line Project.
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entry description
A parent's role as a spectator is very simple... Watch the game and encourage the players. Or is it ? Today's parents are not just parents. They are coaches and referees and trainers. As parents, they don't just watch their children play sports any more. They are in the game…. They coach from the sidelines, advise or call the plays. They praise every minute play or action. As much as they try, they still found themselves on the edge. They want their son to play more aggressively, to run faster, to get closer to the ground. Sometimes they determined to sit at a game and say not a word of advice. But, well, they can't. They fail. Repeatedly.To my eye, the edges of these images have some of the most important information. My first reaction when I see something interesting, is to put it right in the middle of the frame, and I know I’ve got it. But deep down, I know, the rectangles are more enhanced by putting things off centre, into play. Ultimately, I aim to use the entire frame, entire field like lacrosse, behind your goal post, on the wings, behind your opponents goal post and in the crease. Searching for the action, emotion and interaction on the edges of the field and sidelines is the center topic of this ongoing Sidelines: On the Edge the White Line Project.
about the photographer
I went to university in Istanbul. Studied Economics. I learned the basics of photography at a college club (speed, aperture, ISO), some dark room and about some names such as Henri Cartier-Bresson. After this I moved to Hong Kong. Then I spent seven years in London, and finally, settled in NY, working at so called Wall Street. I don’t have a philosophy, I have a camera. So, I just take pictures. My approach is to react spontaneously to whatever catches my eye, shoot or respond in that fraction of a second before pressing the shutter.back to gallery