"Golden Hair" depicts a white horse galloping freely across the green plains of Barzan, Kurdistan, during the golden hour. The black and white photograph emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the horse's raw power and fluid movement. The absence of color draws attention to fine details such as the flowing mane and textured grass, evoking a deep connection to unspoiled nature.
Armin Abdehou, originally from Iran, is a skilled graphic designer and self-taught photographer. With over fifteen years of experience in advertising and marketing, he has shifted focus to wildlife, nature photography, and digital art. His book, The Horses of Kurdistan, reflects his deep interest in themes of freedom. Additionally, Armin's digital art celebrates and amplifies the roles of women, showcasing his dedication to impactful and meaningful artistic expression.
Awards 2024 Achievements:
Prix de la Photographie Paris : Bronze Award. AI Generated Images.
Winner of two Honorable Mentions in Nature (Wildlife) and Press (Feature Story).
International Photography Awards: One Shot - Searching for Peace Contest / Official Selection/Professional Level /
European Photography Awards:
Winner of two Platinum Awards in Black & White (Photojournalism) and Wildlife,
Winner of two Gold Badges in Black & White (Wildlife) and AI-Generated Images.
1839 Awards: Color Photography Contest/ People's Vote Award /Nominees/ Professional Level/ Animal Category
MUSE Photography Awards: Gold Winner in AI-Generated Photography.
London Photography Awards:
Winner of two Platinum Awards in Black & White (Photojournalism) and AI-Generated Images,
Winner of two Gold Badges in Black & White (Wildlife) and Nature (Golden Hour),
Winner of an honorable badge in Nature (Wildlife).
WPE AWARDS: Third place - GOLD Badge in Portrait AI.
National Geographic Italia: published in the May 2024 issue of the magazine.
Exposure One Awards: The One Shot Photo Contest/ Nominees/ Professional Level/ Nature Category
AGORA AWARDS: Winner of the Jury’s Peace Award.
AGORA AWARDS: Artificial Intelligence Art Awards, Finalist.
2023 Achievements:
35 AWARDS: Winner 2023/Winner diploma awarded/Best Photo Neural Networks Winner
ONE EYELAND: BRONZE Badge - Wildlife / Animals - World's Top 10 Fine Art Photo Contest
ONE EYELAND: BRONZE Badge - Nature / Wildlife - ONE EYELAND Photography Awards
London International Creative Competition: Finalist and Official Selection in SHOOT, Professional Category.
WPE AWARDS: First Place - Silver Badge in Portrait AI.
YOUPIC: Black and White Hero, Bronze Badge.
AGORA Awards: Winner of the Jury's Fantasy Arts Award
