Honorable Mention / 2024 / Fine Art / Landscape

• Photographer
  Iryna Vozniak, Ukraine
• Website
  https://irynavozniak.com/
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/iryna_vozniak_photography/

Nature, our homeland, serves as a sanctuary amidst the tumultuous times of conflict. In the face of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the serene beauty of the forest becomes a beacon of solace and resilience. Through this photograph, I aim to capture the essence of nature's tranquility, offering a glimpse into the timeless refuge it provides. As the world outside may be filled with chaos and uncertainty, within the forest's embrace lies a haven of peace and harmony. It is my hope that this image serves as a reminder of the enduring strength found in nature, a source of

Iryna Vozniak is a fine art photographer, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Through her lens she captures the profound beauty embedded in both the grandeur of nature and the simplicity of everyday life. Celebrating color and shape, she invites viewers to rediscover the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary, urging to pause, observe, and find art in the tapestry of life that surrounds us.