Honorable Mention / 2023 / Special / Special Effects

Golden Gate Bridge Abstract

  • Photographer
    Gary Cotton, United States

This digital photo is an abstract interpretation of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This black and white image focuses mainly on the two art deco towers at both ends of the bridge (seen at the top and bottom center of this image). The many white lines that form geometric designs in the image resulted from the manipulation of the bridge’s many steel suspension cables. And the grey area surrounding the image represents San Francisco’s frequent fog.

My professional background is in university administration. I am an amateur photographer whose interests are primarily in abstract and experimental, modern art photography. I also enjoy more traditional travel-related photography focused mainly in the areas of architecture, nature and landscapes. Some of my early photography accompanied the pages of an online literary magazine. In addition, I am the author of two published mystery novels for which I designed the cover art.

Awards Awards and Honors

Winner Artist Space Gallery "Yellow" 2024
Honorable Mention Annual Photography Awards 2024
Honorable Mention Annual Photography Awards 2023
Finalist Art Room Gallery 2023
Official Selection International Photo Awards 2023
Honorable Mention Px3 Paris 2023
Bronze Award Px3 Paris 2023
Honorable Mention BIFA 2023
Winner Artist Space Gallery 2023
Semi-finalist Taste Photo Awards 2023
Art Achievement Artist Space Gallery 2023
Abstract Art Artist Space Gallery 2022
Finalist Siena Creative Photo Awards 2022
Special Recognition Blue Blood Art Gallery 2022