honorable mention
Gianluca Mortarotti united kingdom
title
Unseen Journeys
In addition to the foreground, there is always movement or tension between the subjects. Whether it's a crowded sidewalk or an empty alley, there is a sense of energy and purpose that can be captured in the streets. I develop the scene by using different angles or objects to give the subject a pattern to move in, such as a line of traffic leading the viewer's eye towards the main subject. This creates a sense of depth and narrative, allowing the viewer to imagine the story behind the image.
This series aims to not only capture the complexity of the streets but also to engage viewers in a thought-provoking dialogue about our actions, habits, relationships, and the direction in which we are headed as a society. The use of anonymous characters in the photographs is intentional and intended to challenge viewers to think more deeply about their own lives and the world around them.
With his work, he attempts to speak through images about contemporary social issues and comment on social reality without turning down the intriguing presentation of street scenes or the impressive appearance of images. His persona behind the camera brings out his life philosophy of looking for the exceptional in the ordinary and trying to make it visible through a fresh and unexpected approach, consistent and attractive aesthetic, and a narrative and metaphorical meaning of the images.
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entry description
As a street photographer, I have the unique opportunity to observe life in the streets. The streets are filled with people going about their daily lives, creating a dynamic and ever-changing environment. In order to capture these moments, I pay close attention to the various elements of the foreground that help to decode the image. This includes the architecture, colors, patterns, and signage, all of which provide contextual information about the scene.In addition to the foreground, there is always movement or tension between the subjects. Whether it's a crowded sidewalk or an empty alley, there is a sense of energy and purpose that can be captured in the streets. I develop the scene by using different angles or objects to give the subject a pattern to move in, such as a line of traffic leading the viewer's eye towards the main subject. This creates a sense of depth and narrative, allowing the viewer to imagine the story behind the image.
This series aims to not only capture the complexity of the streets but also to engage viewers in a thought-provoking dialogue about our actions, habits, relationships, and the direction in which we are headed as a society. The use of anonymous characters in the photographs is intentional and intended to challenge viewers to think more deeply about their own lives and the world around them.
about the photographer
Gianluca Mortarotti is a self-taught photographer from Rome, who is currently based in London, UK. His passion for photography began at a young age, inspired in part by his father's work as a wedding photographer. It wasn't until after his studies that he decided to take photography more seriously when he started focusing on life in cities by capturing candid moments and exploring urban contrasts and the oddity of human connections.With his work, he attempts to speak through images about contemporary social issues and comment on social reality without turning down the intriguing presentation of street scenes or the impressive appearance of images. His persona behind the camera brings out his life philosophy of looking for the exceptional in the ordinary and trying to make it visible through a fresh and unexpected approach, consistent and attractive aesthetic, and a narrative and metaphorical meaning of the images.
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