honorable mention
Drew Doggett united states
title
Dunes: Abstract Expressions
the dunes of Namibia create oceans of simple structures with a complex relationship to
light. Devoid of context, people, plants, animals, these immensely grand mountains of
sand are studies in abstraction. They are a woman’s prone torso, a perfect triangle, an
infinite “S” curve. Constantly evolving, they are consistent only in their physical makeup.
They are unique to their very place and time, as the wind will ensure that the shapes we
see won’t ever repeat themselves. I chose this very extraordinary place because of these
ephemeral qualities, because I was able to create my own meaning while chasing the
light across the land, and because the viewer might see the very same shapes, lines, and
ethereal light and draw from them a different conclusion.
Instagram: @drewdoggettphotography
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entry description
Layers upon layers of grand shapes, endless lines and subtle tonal gradients,the dunes of Namibia create oceans of simple structures with a complex relationship to
light. Devoid of context, people, plants, animals, these immensely grand mountains of
sand are studies in abstraction. They are a woman’s prone torso, a perfect triangle, an
infinite “S” curve. Constantly evolving, they are consistent only in their physical makeup.
They are unique to their very place and time, as the wind will ensure that the shapes we
see won’t ever repeat themselves. I chose this very extraordinary place because of these
ephemeral qualities, because I was able to create my own meaning while chasing the
light across the land, and because the viewer might see the very same shapes, lines, and
ethereal light and draw from them a different conclusion.
about the photographer
Photographer & filmmaker Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures and communities through a fashion-inspired lens. Through both intimate and expansive perspectives, he reveals his subjects in vivid detail to share the world’s beauty. His photographic work can be found in private and public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), the Mariners’ Museum (VA), and the Four Seasons (HI). Doggett has also received over 100 awards and honors for his images including a distinction from the Royal Photographic Society. In 2020, he was named number one in the US and fourth globally for black and white photography by One Eyeland. His artwork has been featured in many publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Photographer Magazine, Professional Photographer Magazine, and Outside Magazine, and has partnered with brands like Hasselblad and Leica. His short films have received critical attention, notably at the Big Sur International Film Festival and the PBS Online Film Festival.Instagram: @drewdoggettphotography
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