honorable mention
Brunelle Eric germany
Photo © Brunelle Eric
title
Emergence of a butterfly
In the first pose, Dorka is entirely enveloped by large wings, with her body completely concealed, symbolizing the cocoon stage of a butterfly's life. In the second pose, she begins to reveal her naked body as the wings open, a metaphor for the early stages of emergence, where vulnerability and beauty start to come into view. Her posture conveys a sense of grace and unfolding, as she transitions into her new form.
In the final pose, Dorka stands confidently on one leg, her wings fully extended, with her arms stretched upward as though reaching for the sky. Her expression is one of peace and accomplishment, as if she has completed her metamorphosis and fully embraced her new self. The fluidity and naturalness of her nude body emphasize the purity and beauty of the transformation, with no erotic intent, as her nudity is symbolic of the butterfly’s vulnerability and freedom.
Although the picture was taken in the morning, careful use of retouching and filters has created the illusion of night, adding to the mystique of the transformation process. The darkness enhances the feeling of a dreamlike transition from one state of being to another, making this not just a visual piece but a story that evokes reflection on personal growth, freedom, and the beauty of becoming.
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 picture features Dorka, a young and talented model from Budapest, in a symbolic composition created using multiple exposure. It tells a story of transformation, capturing Dorka in three different poses that represent a metamorphosis, akin to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. Moving from left to right, the sequence unfolds in a narrative of birth and liberation.In the first pose, Dorka is entirely enveloped by large wings, with her body completely concealed, symbolizing the cocoon stage of a butterfly's life. In the second pose, she begins to reveal her naked body as the wings open, a metaphor for the early stages of emergence, where vulnerability and beauty start to come into view. Her posture conveys a sense of grace and unfolding, as she transitions into her new form.
In the final pose, Dorka stands confidently on one leg, her wings fully extended, with her arms stretched upward as though reaching for the sky. Her expression is one of peace and accomplishment, as if she has completed her metamorphosis and fully embraced her new self. The fluidity and naturalness of her nude body emphasize the purity and beauty of the transformation, with no erotic intent, as her nudity is symbolic of the butterfly’s vulnerability and freedom.
Although the picture was taken in the morning, careful use of retouching and filters has created the illusion of night, adding to the mystique of the transformation process. The darkness enhances the feeling of a dreamlike transition from one state of being to another, making this not just a visual piece but a story that evokes reflection on personal growth, freedom, and the beauty of becoming.
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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