Phenomena of trying to identify yourself in a society that doesn’t accept you. In society today, LGBTQ+ rights are being stripped away. This photo demonstrates the split between people who are trying to be themselves. The way the model is looking into the camera shows that he just wants love, and it doesn’t matter who they are in love with.
Identity
Phenomena of trying to identify yourself in a society that doesn’t accept you. In society today, LGBTQ+ rights are being stripped away. This photo demonstrates the split between people who are trying to be themselves. The way the model is looking into the camera shows that he just wants love, and it doesn’t matter who they are in love with.
This photo fits the theme of phenomena since it appears that the snow prints I had made had the right amount of sunlight in the right direction creating the illusion that the prints pop up instead of appearing to be sinking down.
Illusional Snow Prints
This photo fits the theme of phenomena since it appears that the snow prints I had made had the right amount of sunlight in the right direction creating the illusion that the prints pop up instead of appearing to be sinking down.
I took this picture in my parents' garden. This is one of my favorite plants. I planted it with my parents. This was the plant that stood up to me the most because its colors brighten my day.
What a great phenomenon that a plant changes my mood.
In my Parents' Garden
I took this picture in my parents' garden. This is one of my favorite plants. I planted it with my parents. This was the plant that stood up to me the most because its colors brighten my day.
What a great phenomenon that a plant changes my mood.
I wanted to convey how teenagers, faced with peer pressure and the desire to "fit in", often place so much value in their clothes or material possessions that they feel almost invisible without them. Our personalities are constantly molded and changed by the fashions of our time, and I want to explain that people are more than what they wear or look like. Even something as simple as shoes can impact how we view ourselves, so it's important to remind ourselves that our value doesn't come from external "beauty", but rather our contributions to the world.
Invisible Girl
I wanted to convey how teenagers, faced with peer pressure and the desire to "fit in", often place so much value in their clothes or material possessions that they feel almost invisible without them. Our personalities are constantly molded and changed by the fashions of our time, and I want to explain that people are more than what they wear or look like. Even something as simple as shoes can impact how we view ourselves, so it's important to remind ourselves that our value doesn't come from external "beauty", but rather our contributions to the world.
This photo was really simple to shoot. I blew bubbles and photographed the ones that stuck to the blades of grass. The phenomenon shown in the photo is the iridescence in the bubble. Iridescence is the multitude of colors found on the surface of the bubble. It's rather amazing how one surface can show such a wide array of colors, and even if this is a phenomenon most everyone has seen, it's no less mesmerizing.
Iridescence
This photo was really simple to shoot. I blew bubbles and photographed the ones that stuck to the blades of grass. The phenomenon shown in the photo is the iridescence in the bubble. Iridescence is the multitude of colors found on the surface of the bubble. It's rather amazing how one surface can show such a wide array of colors, and even if this is a phenomenon most everyone has seen, it's no less mesmerizing.
Jacob
Grace W
Student
Los Angeles
2020
Honorable Mention
I took this photo of my little brother (Jacob) in my loving home in the morning before school. With the morning light coming through the window in our living room, it gives off a vibe of comfort and warmth. I played around with shadows and lighting to give off a cool perspective of the model in the image. This photo relates to this year's contest theme, "Phenomena", because the image shows the sense of comfort and warmth that my younger brother is feeling in his perspective. My younger brother has delicate and soft facial features which shows the perspective of a young kid's childhood. His expression shows off his beautiful personality and how happy he truly is.
Jacob
I took this photo of my little brother (Jacob) in my loving home in the morning before school. With the morning light coming through the window in our living room, it gives off a vibe of comfort and warmth. I played around with shadows and lighting to give off a cool perspective of the model in the image. This photo relates to this year's contest theme, "Phenomena", because the image shows the sense of comfort and warmth that my younger brother is feeling in his perspective. My younger brother has delicate and soft facial features which shows the perspective of a young kid's childhood. His expression shows off his beautiful personality and how happy he truly is.
This photo is phenomenal in the way that you don't see sand frozen in the air every so often. Not everyone visits the beach or a lagoon often and since I happen to live nearby, I thought it'd be cool to take advantage of where I live. I used a low shutter speed to make the sand that my friend kicked and his foot be blurred whilst everything else is in clear detail
Kick in the Earth
This photo is phenomenal in the way that you don't see sand frozen in the air every so often. Not everyone visits the beach or a lagoon often and since I happen to live nearby, I thought it'd be cool to take advantage of where I live. I used a low shutter speed to make the sand that my friend kicked and his foot be blurred whilst everything else is in clear detail
This photo was taken in Lake Mathews, CA on top of a small hill in a winding neighborhood. Lake Mathews is a beautiful hidden gem of Southern California and goes through a superbloom every year, big or small, gorgeous either way. On a three minute trek, up a small hill, were beautiful California Poppy’s and other sorts of wildflowers. The golden light pouring over the beautiful spring bloom was an absolute phenomena. These wildflowers only stay a month out of the year, and when they do it is a photographers dream. This is the type of scenery that blows you away in Southern California.
Lake Mathews Superbloom
This photo was taken in Lake Mathews, CA on top of a small hill in a winding neighborhood. Lake Mathews is a beautiful hidden gem of Southern California and goes through a superbloom every year, big or small, gorgeous either way. On a three minute trek, up a small hill, were beautiful California Poppy’s and other sorts of wildflowers. The golden light pouring over the beautiful spring bloom was an absolute phenomena. These wildflowers only stay a month out of the year, and when they do it is a photographers dream. This is the type of scenery that blows you away in Southern California.
As defined, phenomena refers to extraordinary occurrences that cannot be easily explained. I believe that life, in itself, is a phenomena. Insects, like the swallowtail depicted in my photo, have many wonders that are strange, yet remarkable. I wanted to emphasize the butterfly and its presence, which is the reason why I enlarged it. This unnatural state of being would bring attention to its puzzling nature. We often do not think of phenomena as things we see on a daily basis, but there is no doubt that this butterfly is an incredible example of the complexity of Mother Earth.
Larger than Life
As defined, phenomena refers to extraordinary occurrences that cannot be easily explained. I believe that life, in itself, is a phenomena. Insects, like the swallowtail depicted in my photo, have many wonders that are strange, yet remarkable. I wanted to emphasize the butterfly and its presence, which is the reason why I enlarged it. This unnatural state of being would bring attention to its puzzling nature. We often do not think of phenomena as things we see on a daily basis, but there is no doubt that this butterfly is an incredible example of the complexity of Mother Earth.
I like how the flower petal is translucent and the sun shines through. I also like how some parts are dark and some parts are light.
Last Light
I like how the flower petal is translucent and the sun shines through. I also like how some parts are dark and some parts are light.
This photo was taken at the train stop at Pompeii in Napoli, Italy. I took this picture as my mother and I were waiting for the old subway train that takes passengers to the stop where we would would board a boat to go to the island of Capris, just off the coast of Napoli. This photo relates to this year's theme of "Phenomena" because it shows the quiet and seemingly eerie nature of most of Napoli. Napoli has a lot of very run down buildings, and this picture shows one side of the story. You would expect the city that hosts one of the marvels of the world, the ruins of Pompeii, to be well maintained and up to date; however, the city of Napoli also seems to be stuck in the past, much like the rest of the country. This is not a bad thing; however, as it preserves and maintains the deeply rooted history of the wonderful nation of Italy.
Last Stop to Capris
This photo was taken at the train stop at Pompeii in Napoli, Italy. I took this picture as my mother and I were waiting for the old subway train that takes passengers to the stop where we would would board a boat to go to the island of Capris, just off the coast of Napoli. This photo relates to this year's theme of "Phenomena" because it shows the quiet and seemingly eerie nature of most of Napoli. Napoli has a lot of very run down buildings, and this picture shows one side of the story. You would expect the city that hosts one of the marvels of the world, the ruins of Pompeii, to be well maintained and up to date; however, the city of Napoli also seems to be stuck in the past, much like the rest of the country. This is not a bad thing; however, as it preserves and maintains the deeply rooted history of the wonderful nation of Italy.
Phenomena happens in life and also in photos. While this photo shows a plastic bottle and the sun, I noticed something in my photo when I looked closer. It looked like a man walking out of the sun. It surprised me that I didn’t see it at first.
Layers of Plastic
Phenomena happens in life and also in photos. While this photo shows a plastic bottle and the sun, I noticed something in my photo when I looked closer. It looked like a man walking out of the sun. It surprised me that I didn’t see it at first.
Leaf
Diego D
Student
Los Angeles
2020
Honorable Mention
This leaf by itself is phenomena because you can see it. I chose this leaf because even when everything is dead that one little leaf still holds on for its life.
Leaf
This leaf by itself is phenomena because you can see it. I chose this leaf because even when everything is dead that one little leaf still holds on for its life.
The dark light mixes with the bright light. It keeps on going until it stops at something unusual.
Light & Dark
The dark light mixes with the bright light. It keeps on going until it stops at something unusual.
I was at my grandma’s house, and I noticed a red ceramic heart in the sun. My grandma and I noticed that the sun’s rays made a lightning bolt look on the red ceramic heart. We took a picture of the red ceramic heart in the light making a highlight of a lightning bolt. I thought that the sun making a type of lightning bolt look on the red ceramic heart really represented the theme phenomena.
Lightning Heart
I was at my grandma’s house, and I noticed a red ceramic heart in the sun. My grandma and I noticed that the sun’s rays made a lightning bolt look on the red ceramic heart. We took a picture of the red ceramic heart in the light making a highlight of a lightning bolt. I thought that the sun making a type of lightning bolt look on the red ceramic heart really represented the theme phenomena.
Over school break, I had the opportunity to travel to Seattle, Washington. In Seattle we decided to visit the glass museum where crazy shapes and structures were built only by glass. Outside the museum, I discovered a photo opportunity where the Seattle Space Needle was reflecting off of a beautiful glass orb. Taking this shot introduced the phenomenon of reflection.
Lights Reflections
Over school break, I had the opportunity to travel to Seattle, Washington. In Seattle we decided to visit the glass museum where crazy shapes and structures were built only by glass. Outside the museum, I discovered a photo opportunity where the Seattle Space Needle was reflecting off of a beautiful glass orb. Taking this shot introduced the phenomenon of reflection.
I just love how the lilac and its hues bounce off of the CD in a phenomenal reflection.
Lilac Reflection
I just love how the lilac and its hues bounce off of the CD in a phenomenal reflection.
Lions
Lauren F
Student
Los Angeles
2020
Honorable Mention
I took this photograph at a zoo. I had just gotten new lenses and was very excited to take photos of animals, which I am very interested in. While there, two lions were sitting next to each other, showing compassion towards each other. This relates to phenomena because when most people think of lions, they think of scary, dangerous animals. However, when observed more closely, you can see that they can be just as kind and caring as any other creature, and don't deserve such harsh judgment. Therefore, it is a phenomena to be able to see something from a different perspective and gain a warmer understanding of it.
Lions
I took this photograph at a zoo. I had just gotten new lenses and was very excited to take photos of animals, which I am very interested in. While there, two lions were sitting next to each other, showing compassion towards each other. This relates to phenomena because when most people think of lions, they think of scary, dangerous animals. However, when observed more closely, you can see that they can be just as kind and caring as any other creature, and don't deserve such harsh judgment. Therefore, it is a phenomena to be able to see something from a different perspective and gain a warmer understanding of it.
Lone
Jesus Alberto C
Student
Santa Barbara
2020
Honorable Mention
The phenomena of a lone dandelion.
Lone
The phenomena of a lone dandelion.
Last October I went with Habitat for Humanity to Tutwiler Mississippi to build a home for the homeless. While I was there a stray dog came up to me and looked me right in the eyes and made me reflect on myself and look within. From looking within myself I realized what I want to do with my life, help the people in need and capture the beauties of life through my camera. Being in Mississippi and living in the community so different from mine made me feel free and away from everything that brings me stress and anxiety. From exploring abandoned houses to walking for miles on the forgotten railroads, the adventures of this trip opened my eyes and helped me understand the phenomena of life just a little more.
Looking Back at Me
Last October I went with Habitat for Humanity to Tutwiler Mississippi to build a home for the homeless. While I was there a stray dog came up to me and looked me right in the eyes and made me reflect on myself and look within. From looking within myself I realized what I want to do with my life, help the people in need and capture the beauties of life through my camera. Being in Mississippi and living in the community so different from mine made me feel free and away from everything that brings me stress and anxiety. From exploring abandoned houses to walking for miles on the forgotten railroads, the adventures of this trip opened my eyes and helped me understand the phenomena of life just a little more.