honorable mention
Monika Plötz germany
Photo © Monika Plötz
title
BUILD
How is it build, how does it work, who did it?
The Colores and forms should convey feelings to the viewer. Positive or negative does not play a role here.
Gradual recordings of the construction of a manhole cover served as the basis vor this work.
She concentrates on unstaged moments, allowing real situations and natural behavior to define the image. Light, atmosphere, and timing are central elements of her visual language, resulting in images that emphasize honesty and quiet observation rather than narrative construction.
Alongside her primary work, Monika develops personal projects centered on nature and animals, which inform her restrained, timeless aesthetic and reinforce her interest in genuine, unmanipulated visual expression.
Based in Germany, her photography reflects a commitment to authenticity and a respect for the integrity of the subject.
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entry description
BUILD is a tribute to the mundane things we daily see and use, but waste no thought about it.How is it build, how does it work, who did it?
The Colores and forms should convey feelings to the viewer. Positive or negative does not play a role here.
Gradual recordings of the construction of a manhole cover served as the basis vor this work.
about the photographer
Monika Ploetz is a German photographer with a diploma in photographic design. Her work focuses on documentary-inspired photography, exploring authenticity, presence, and emotional clarity.She concentrates on unstaged moments, allowing real situations and natural behavior to define the image. Light, atmosphere, and timing are central elements of her visual language, resulting in images that emphasize honesty and quiet observation rather than narrative construction.
Alongside her primary work, Monika develops personal projects centered on nature and animals, which inform her restrained, timeless aesthetic and reinforce her interest in genuine, unmanipulated visual expression.
Based in Germany, her photography reflects a commitment to authenticity and a respect for the integrity of the subject.
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