Honorable Mention / 2024 / Architecture / Cityscape

Layered Dreams Unfold: Dubai’s Sunset Symphony

This double exposure photograph made in camera is a harmonious blend of urban sophistication and natural serenity. It showcases the symbiotic relationship between the towering man-made marvels and the inherent beauty of the surrounding environment. Each element captured in the frame tells a story of a city reaching new horizons, and in combination with nature creates an awe-inspiring symphony for the eyes. It’s a reminder of the wondrous world we inhabit and the captivating beauty that can be found when disparate elements come together in perfect harmony.

Viktoryia Vinnikava is a self-taught photographer born and raised in Belarus. She developed interest for photography in her childhood, fascinated by the mystery of the darkroom and inspired by family photographs taken by her father.
Her artistic vision was formed while living in the United Arab Emirates (from 2002 until present time).
Viktoryia is a member of Al Qomra Photo Club in MAS, Wednesday Group Photographers International (WGPI), Abu Dhabi International Photographic Society (ADIPS) & and holding A FIAP Distinction (Artist FIAP) of International Federation of Photographic Art.

Awards * Bronze Winner in Professional Photographer Category “Fine Art - Abstract”, Budapest International Foto Awards, December 19, 2023.
* 3rd place in a Professional Photographer Category at Al Wathba Photography Competition, Abu Dhabi, UAE (7 June 2018).
* Honorable Mention in the category "Fine Art: Abstract (Amateur)" in the Competition “International Photographer of the Year 2016”
* A FIAP (ARTIST FIAP) Distinction from The International Federation of Photographic Art (8 July 2013).
* 1st Place in "Spaces of Light" Photography Competition, 3rd edition in Category 'Architectural Beauty of the Emirates Palace' (June 2013), UAE.
* 2nd Place in "60 and Beyond - Abu Dhabi" Photography Competition in Category "Earth Hour" - April 2013, UAE.
* 3rd Place in "Spaces of Light" Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center Photography Contest 2010 - Category "Close-ups Photographs", UAE.