honorable mention
Brunelle Eric germany
title
Nude stories in the jungle
Set against the backdrop of an imagined jungle, the scenes unfold against a backdrop of meticulously arranged plastic leaves within a repurposed factory turned studio. Each picture captures Dominika amidst a lush wilderness, often adorned with expressive accents that range from steampunk glasses to a feathered mask. Depending on the persona she embodies, Dominika is draped in fabrics such as white fleece, tulle, or medical bandages, while strategically concealing elements of her nudity with transparency in some pictures.
Guided by Dominika's versatile talent, I invited her to embody various personas and emotions, crafting evocative images that transcend the ordinary. Whether portraying a bare bride or channeling other roles, Dominika infuses each frame with a profound sense of grace and beauty.
The series is intended to highlight the celebration of beauty, prioritizing aesthetic appreciation over any suggestion of eroticism.
Venusonearth has been his project for twenty years. It consists of his website, his involvement in social media, and his participation in contests. Eric’s track record includes prints in magazines like PHOTO in France, VIEW in Germany, several books from the Trierenberg super circuit, and catalogues from contests. Recent awards include being the 3rd place winner at Monovisions 2023 and a Gold winner several times at the Muse Photography Awards. Many honorable mentions are among his other references. His participation in PSA-sponsored competitions has been rewarded with several gold medals. Back in 2012, his own exhibition took place at the Miskolci Fotógaleria in Miskolc, Hungary.
Eric has evolved from mainstream to artistic photography thanks to three artists. Back in the late 90s, he practiced high-quality photography with the professional German photographer Arboulan. In 2004, he started to learn from the Hungarian artist Szeni Jung at the so-called Sebesviz workshop, a camp he's attended more than ten times since. He is now being coached by Sandor Benkoe, also an Hungarian artist.
Today, Eric has worked with more than 100 amateur models and succeeded in getting international recognition. The best way to describe his passion is a quote from Richard Avedon he read in 2023 at an exhibition in Palermo, Sicily: “If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up".
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entry description
This series showcases the captivating beauty of Dominika, an experienced model from the Czech Republic. Departing from conventional commercial portrayals, it seeks to immerse viewers in a realm of deeper narrative and emotional resonance.Set against the backdrop of an imagined jungle, the scenes unfold against a backdrop of meticulously arranged plastic leaves within a repurposed factory turned studio. Each picture captures Dominika amidst a lush wilderness, often adorned with expressive accents that range from steampunk glasses to a feathered mask. Depending on the persona she embodies, Dominika is draped in fabrics such as white fleece, tulle, or medical bandages, while strategically concealing elements of her nudity with transparency in some pictures.
Guided by Dominika's versatile talent, I invited her to embody various personas and emotions, crafting evocative images that transcend the ordinary. Whether portraying a bare bride or channeling other roles, Dominika infuses each frame with a profound sense of grace and beauty.
The series is intended to highlight the celebration of beauty, prioritizing aesthetic appreciation over any suggestion of eroticism.
about the photographer
Eric is a French amateur photographer who is considered by many to be more of an artist, not least because of his style and the awards he has received in recent years. He creates most of his nudes in Germany, Hungary, and Croatia.Venusonearth has been his project for twenty years. It consists of his website, his involvement in social media, and his participation in contests. Eric’s track record includes prints in magazines like PHOTO in France, VIEW in Germany, several books from the Trierenberg super circuit, and catalogues from contests. Recent awards include being the 3rd place winner at Monovisions 2023 and a Gold winner several times at the Muse Photography Awards. Many honorable mentions are among his other references. His participation in PSA-sponsored competitions has been rewarded with several gold medals. Back in 2012, his own exhibition took place at the Miskolci Fotógaleria in Miskolc, Hungary.
Eric has evolved from mainstream to artistic photography thanks to three artists. Back in the late 90s, he practiced high-quality photography with the professional German photographer Arboulan. In 2004, he started to learn from the Hungarian artist Szeni Jung at the so-called Sebesviz workshop, a camp he's attended more than ten times since. He is now being coached by Sandor Benkoe, also an Hungarian artist.
Today, Eric has worked with more than 100 amateur models and succeeded in getting international recognition. The best way to describe his passion is a quote from Richard Avedon he read in 2023 at an exhibition in Palermo, Sicily: “If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up".
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