1st place
gold star award
Bob Avakian
united states 
title
A Moment in Time Between Night and Day
I venture out in search of scenes containing some source of light, however so subtle that will enhance the mysterious quality of the night. I take advantage of the camera's ability to see what the human eye cannot perceive to capture a moment from a world where night and day exist at the same time. Using long exposures and often the addition of artificial lighting to manipulate the scene, I am able to present a recognizable place in a mysterious and unfamiliar way. By letting the night set the stage, I never know where I will wind up or what I will find.
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entry description
These photos are a part of my series, “A Moment in Time Between Night and Day”, where I photograph the landscape at night and early dawn. Peering into the darkness to capture a scene in a way that is not clearly visible.I venture out in search of scenes containing some source of light, however so subtle that will enhance the mysterious quality of the night. I take advantage of the camera's ability to see what the human eye cannot perceive to capture a moment from a world where night and day exist at the same time. Using long exposures and often the addition of artificial lighting to manipulate the scene, I am able to present a recognizable place in a mysterious and unfamiliar way. By letting the night set the stage, I never know where I will wind up or what I will find.
about the photographer
Bob Avakian and his wife Gail visited Martha’s Vineyard for the summer in 1973 and it has been home ever since. He is a fine art photographer whose home is on an island. His love of buildings as well as the nighttime hours has led his work to evolve as an exploration of the solitude of the night and the rural habitat.back to gallery
