I believe this photo relates to the theme phenomena because evolution is a natural thing that happens. i do believe evolution happened and we were not just created by a man. The fish in the eye socket represents how we came from aquatic life and the baby is representing how all life forming looks similar.
Evolution
I believe this photo relates to the theme phenomena because evolution is a natural thing that happens. i do believe evolution happened and we were not just created by a man. The fish in the eye socket represents how we came from aquatic life and the baby is representing how all life forming looks similar.
Family
Maia W
Student
Siskiyou
2020
Honorable Mention
I took this photo during a vehicle fire on the side of Interstate 5. The whole thing was somewhat surreal, and I was given the task of taking pictures of the incident. This photo captures the subject of "phenomena" in several ways. Firstly, it highlights the natural- and unfortunately common- spectacle of fire and its dangerous yet beautiful qualities. I also believe the teamwork of firefighters is an incredible phenomenon in itself, and their selflessness is something that can not be easily overlooked.
Family
I took this photo during a vehicle fire on the side of Interstate 5. The whole thing was somewhat surreal, and I was given the task of taking pictures of the incident. This photo captures the subject of "phenomena" in several ways. Firstly, it highlights the natural- and unfortunately common- spectacle of fire and its dangerous yet beautiful qualities. I also believe the teamwork of firefighters is an incredible phenomenon in itself, and their selflessness is something that can not be easily overlooked.
I worked at a summer camp for kids. This is a photograph of a mother holding her son's hands for reassurance. It was wonderful to see the family connections. I think family bonds are a phenomena that holds our world together.
Family Bonds
I worked at a summer camp for kids. This is a photograph of a mother holding her son's hands for reassurance. It was wonderful to see the family connections. I think family bonds are a phenomena that holds our world together.
Water is pure,
Water is natural,
Water is healthy,
Water is free,
Water can help save lives
Feeling a Bit Green
Water is pure,
Water is natural,
Water is healthy,
Water is free,
Water can help save lives
I really liked the idea of combining the two things that should never go together but work so well. This photo was a collective effort I had my mom holding the ice and my little bother keeping the fire going while I took the photo. I wanted to capture the chemical phenomenon of fire tied in with the physical phenomenon of the ice.
Fire & Ice
I really liked the idea of combining the two things that should never go together but work so well. This photo was a collective effort I had my mom holding the ice and my little bother keeping the fire going while I took the photo. I wanted to capture the chemical phenomenon of fire tied in with the physical phenomenon of the ice.
This photograph represents the phenomenon of time. Time cannot be avoided. Whenever we are enjoying something, it always comes to an end and we wish we could stop time. The ice represents this feeling of wanting to stop in the moment and enjoy the activity we are doing before it is over. The fire creeps by, melting the ice, resulting in a new day leaving us unsatisfied and wanting to go back. I put the clock in a box of water and froze it in the water over night. I waited for half of a side to melt and filled the side with paper towel and lit it on fire. It is cool to see the final product of a project I did in my backyard.
Fire and Ice
This photograph represents the phenomenon of time. Time cannot be avoided. Whenever we are enjoying something, it always comes to an end and we wish we could stop time. The ice represents this feeling of wanting to stop in the moment and enjoy the activity we are doing before it is over. The fire creeps by, melting the ice, resulting in a new day leaving us unsatisfied and wanting to go back. I put the clock in a box of water and froze it in the water over night. I waited for half of a side to melt and filled the side with paper towel and lit it on fire. It is cool to see the final product of a project I did in my backyard.
This photo is of a dancer performing the jump called a Fire-bird. It was taken at Natural Bridges Beach in Santa Cruz California as a silhouette photo and edited to enhance the natural rays of light. This photo represents "phenomena" because this jump is very difficult to perform let alone photograph at its peak. The composition of the photo also allows you to see the breathtaking scenery of the beach clearly within the background.
Firebird
This photo is of a dancer performing the jump called a Fire-bird. It was taken at Natural Bridges Beach in Santa Cruz California as a silhouette photo and edited to enhance the natural rays of light. This photo represents "phenomena" because this jump is very difficult to perform let alone photograph at its peak. The composition of the photo also allows you to see the breathtaking scenery of the beach clearly within the background.
My friend is a hard working basketball player who is shorter than the players around him. So to make up for his height he works harder than those around him. It was always his dream to dunk but nobody thought it was possible because he is only 5 foot 7 inches tall. Nobody believed he could, but that didn't matter to him because he believed in himself. He put hours into strengthening his legs to be able to dunk. After months of training and his faith in his own ability, we went into our school gym and I captured the phenomenon - his first ever dunk. Against all odds he was able to do what nobody thought could be done. After all his hard work he used this photo to show everyone the remarkable event and I am glad I was able to capture a memory that he will not forget.
First Dunk
My friend is a hard working basketball player who is shorter than the players around him. So to make up for his height he works harder than those around him. It was always his dream to dunk but nobody thought it was possible because he is only 5 foot 7 inches tall. Nobody believed he could, but that didn't matter to him because he believed in himself. He put hours into strengthening his legs to be able to dunk. After months of training and his faith in his own ability, we went into our school gym and I captured the phenomenon - his first ever dunk. Against all odds he was able to do what nobody thought could be done. After all his hard work he used this photo to show everyone the remarkable event and I am glad I was able to capture a memory that he will not forget.
This specific flower caught my attention because of how it was composed. It's so unique, special and so natural. Those textures are so impressive and those lines are so expressive. The "Flower in The Dark" relates to the theme" Phenomena " because this flower is rare, impressive, natural and something that you don't see in other flowers. Also one technique that I used to catch the viewer's attention was the rule of the thirds.
Flower in the Dark
This specific flower caught my attention because of how it was composed. It's so unique, special and so natural. Those textures are so impressive and those lines are so expressive. The "Flower in The Dark" relates to the theme" Phenomena " because this flower is rare, impressive, natural and something that you don't see in other flowers. Also one technique that I used to catch the viewer's attention was the rule of the thirds.
Flowers
Jordan S
Student
Los Angeles
2020
Not Selected
This picture shows different stages of life for a different flower shown.
Flowers
This picture shows different stages of life for a different flower shown.
I feel like the footsteps represent that it's a long road to go from life. This is also my first photo contest so I'm kind of nervous.
Footsteps
I feel like the footsteps represent that it's a long road to go from life. This is also my first photo contest so I'm kind of nervous.
NaturalNature has a way of restoring my soul. To me nature rejuvenates and changes anyone who spends time outdoors. When I think of phenomena I think of the healing power of nature.
Framed Flight
NaturalNature has a way of restoring my soul. To me nature rejuvenates and changes anyone who spends time outdoors. When I think of phenomena I think of the healing power of nature.
The picture was taken at my school to try and replicate the style of a photographer, Francois Dourlen. This relates to the theme of phenomena because a phenomena is something that only occurs once in a long time and this type of picture could be considered a human-created phenomena.
Francois Style
The picture was taken at my school to try and replicate the style of a photographer, Francois Dourlen. This relates to the theme of phenomena because a phenomena is something that only occurs once in a long time and this type of picture could be considered a human-created phenomena.
My friend and I were exploring a park when I took this photo. It relates to the theme because we see the smoke frozen in time and are able to see all of its components.
Frozen in Time
My friend and I were exploring a park when I took this photo. It relates to the theme because we see the smoke frozen in time and are able to see all of its components.
Fun Guys
Gianna C
Student
Los Angeles
2020
Honorable Mention
Mushrooms are associated with the trees and forest and are considered a good luck charm. They come in all different shapes and sizes and can be healthy or dangerous. Mushrooms are a phenomena because they are truly, a remarkable thing of nature. I took this photo after noticing how many mushrooms have grown due to the rainfall. Taking this photo made me realize how we ignore the little things in life around us. Photography is a big passion of mine, it has been since I was little. Getting my first camera after years of wanting one has made my passion even bigger.
Fun Guys
Mushrooms are associated with the trees and forest and are considered a good luck charm. They come in all different shapes and sizes and can be healthy or dangerous. Mushrooms are a phenomena because they are truly, a remarkable thing of nature. I took this photo after noticing how many mushrooms have grown due to the rainfall. Taking this photo made me realize how we ignore the little things in life around us. Photography is a big passion of mine, it has been since I was little. Getting my first camera after years of wanting one has made my passion even bigger.
This photo reminded me of a phenomena because the colors and arrangement of the sunset along with the moon in the background looks like an image from outer space, or a photo taken from the surface of another planet.
Galaxy Skies
This photo reminded me of a phenomena because the colors and arrangement of the sunset along with the moon in the background looks like an image from outer space, or a photo taken from the surface of another planet.
I see living things, no matter how small, as single and individual phenomena with overseen details that are taken for granted. The shimmer of the cat's eyes are the brightest feature of the subject in the photo and are drawn into focus on top of stairs that are each about the same size as the cat itself. The photo was taken from the basement looking up at the white cat that rarely stays still and or indoors, and catches the cats attention with a flash. The rarity of a simple event made me feel uneasy with uncertainty as to if it was an omen for something good or bad to come.
Glimmering Glare
I see living things, no matter how small, as single and individual phenomena with overseen details that are taken for granted. The shimmer of the cat's eyes are the brightest feature of the subject in the photo and are drawn into focus on top of stairs that are each about the same size as the cat itself. The photo was taken from the basement looking up at the white cat that rarely stays still and or indoors, and catches the cats attention with a flash. The rarity of a simple event made me feel uneasy with uncertainty as to if it was an omen for something good or bad to come.
The wondrous beauty of the small intricacies produced from nature are the ultimate phenomena.
Golden Intricacies
The wondrous beauty of the small intricacies produced from nature are the ultimate phenomena.
My girlfriend and I were laying out in the football field during lunch when we came across a green ladybug. How often do you see a green ladybug? This is a really cool Phenomena, I think it is green to help it blend in with the grass.
Green-Ladybug
My girlfriend and I were laying out in the football field during lunch when we came across a green ladybug. How often do you see a green ladybug? This is a really cool Phenomena, I think it is green to help it blend in with the grass.
In between the three buildings from my school, there is a big quad with some small lunch tables. As I was walking down from there, I noticed this garden weed plant growing in between two concrete tiles. I found it fascinating how a plant cold grow in such a condition. For me this phenomenon is inspiring because, it shows how a person has the potential to grow regardless of all the things life puts on them. I find this phenomenon ground breaking (pun intended) and this picture as a reminder to myself that it is possible to grow as a being, even if you are trapped behind concrete tiles.
Ground Breaking
In between the three buildings from my school, there is a big quad with some small lunch tables. As I was walking down from there, I noticed this garden weed plant growing in between two concrete tiles. I found it fascinating how a plant cold grow in such a condition. For me this phenomenon is inspiring because, it shows how a person has the potential to grow regardless of all the things life puts on them. I find this phenomenon ground breaking (pun intended) and this picture as a reminder to myself that it is possible to grow as a being, even if you are trapped behind concrete tiles.