Semblance of nature’s diversity

• Prize
• Photographer
  Anne Hoerter, Germany
• Studio
  Aine
• Website
  http://www.aine-photography.com
• Instagram
  @annehoerter

In this series I have tried to investigate and portray, with my
images, the unique semblance of diversity in the various species
of plants found in nature.
 
Plants do have their own distinct personality.


This may be displayed through a sense of complexity; embracing
colour manifestations; or exhibiting strong visual characteristics.
Often they may be seen as fragile; or providing a sense of
protection due to their size and diminished colour.
There is often a tactile feeling that provides another dimension to
the image.  So frequently, we are oblivious to the wonderful sense
of movement that a plant is constantly revealing.
How enchanting it is to feel a close relationship to the many forms
of nature.
My process of disassembling the plant, photographing each piece
separately under different photographic techniques, reassembling
the many images again plus the use of a dark background allows
these divers plants to display their inimitable forms.

Anne Mason-Hoerter, a Canadian photographer, delves into the intriguing effects of time on our memory. Her unique approach involves capturing images of botanical or food items over a specific time period, resulting in a multitude of individual photos. She then weaves these images together, recreating the subject solely from her memory. Anne's reliance on her recollection to convey the unique essence of the food or botanical item that has stayed with her over time is a fascinating journey into the human mind.

Awards Prix De La Photographie - Nature Photographer of the Year, Paris 2024

PinkLady Food Photography Awards - Highly commended, London 2020-2024

International Photography Awards - Gold/Food and Beverage Advertising, New York 2023

Claire Ano Award for Women Food Photographers - Highly Commended - PinkLady Food Photography Awards, London 2022

International Garden Photography Awards - Highly commended Portfolio, London 2022

IGPOTY Award - Kew Gardens Exhibition, London 2022

International Photography Awards - Botanical, New York 2022

International Photography Awards - Environmental Editorial/Press, New York 2022

Prix De La Photographie - Fine Art, Paris 2022

Prix De La Photographie -Food Advertising, Paris 2020

International Photography Awards - Grand Prize' One Shot Movement', New York 2020

One Eyeland Awards - Germany/Worlds Top 10 Still Life Photographers, Rank#9 2020

Grand Prize Commercial - PDN Taste Photography Awards, USA 2019

Award Of Merit From Toronto Aids Society, Canada 2016/17

Nominee And Screening Artist At The Food Photography Festival, Vejle Dänemark 2019