honorable mention
Julia Kanichtcheva germany
title
dead wood
Back to the roots! Following this motto, I take a hands-on approach to my craft. I personally develop and print the films in the darkroom. For me, analog black and white photography is an incredibly inspiring way to capture the essence of nature. It provides an unmatched sense of immersion in the moment and yields truly distinctive outcomes.
Landscape photography is my greatest passion. I simply can't help but be mesmerized by awe-inspiring vistas, majestic trees, and the sheer beauty of nature. However, during my explorations through forests and meadows, I've also become acutely aware of the damages caused by monoculture forestry. The one-sided management and its environmental repercussions have deeply touched me. This is precisely what I strive to capture in my photographs. The combination of black and white photography and expired films adds an extra layer of intensity and powerfully highlights the subject matter.
By blending classical elements of nature with analog black and white photography, I create unique works of art that are infused with character and emotion.
She has been working as a graphic designer in the media industry for many years. In addition to her main job, she has a passionate love for photography and art. She has been dedicated to photography for a long time and has recently specialized in analogue methods, developing her photos by hand. She is particularly fascinated by working with expired film. She deliberately uses a defective old camera to achieve additional effects such as coarse grain and irregular lighting that make each photo unique. She follows the motto "Back to the roots!" and develops the films personally in the darkroom. She is most passionate about landscape photography, combining classic elements of nature with analog black and white photography to create unique works of art that are imbued with character and emotion.
Camera:
Zenit TTL | Nikon F3 | Zeiss Ikon Nettar
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entry description
I absolutely love working with expired films. These films, often over 20 years old, yield fascinating results. I intentionally use a faulty old camera to achieve additional effects, such as coarse grain and irregular lighting, which contribute to the uniqueness of each photo. The magic lies in the fact that every shot holds a surprise, an unpredictable artwork that unfolds right before my eyes.Back to the roots! Following this motto, I take a hands-on approach to my craft. I personally develop and print the films in the darkroom. For me, analog black and white photography is an incredibly inspiring way to capture the essence of nature. It provides an unmatched sense of immersion in the moment and yields truly distinctive outcomes.
Landscape photography is my greatest passion. I simply can't help but be mesmerized by awe-inspiring vistas, majestic trees, and the sheer beauty of nature. However, during my explorations through forests and meadows, I've also become acutely aware of the damages caused by monoculture forestry. The one-sided management and its environmental repercussions have deeply touched me. This is precisely what I strive to capture in my photographs. The combination of black and white photography and expired films adds an extra layer of intensity and powerfully highlights the subject matter.
By blending classical elements of nature with analog black and white photography, I create unique works of art that are infused with character and emotion.
about the photographer
Julia Kanichtcheva was born in Russia and grew up in Germany.She has been working as a graphic designer in the media industry for many years. In addition to her main job, she has a passionate love for photography and art. She has been dedicated to photography for a long time and has recently specialized in analogue methods, developing her photos by hand. She is particularly fascinated by working with expired film. She deliberately uses a defective old camera to achieve additional effects such as coarse grain and irregular lighting that make each photo unique. She follows the motto "Back to the roots!" and develops the films personally in the darkroom. She is most passionate about landscape photography, combining classic elements of nature with analog black and white photography to create unique works of art that are imbued with character and emotion.
Camera:
Zenit TTL | Nikon F3 | Zeiss Ikon Nettar
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