/ 2025 / Fine Art / People

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Steven Weisz, United States
• Studio
  Art Imagined

Model: @i.am.rose___
Image was taken at Astra Illumina in Philadelphia. Venue did not permit use of flash, light source or tripod on their grounds. Image was created only with existing lighting.

The photograph captures a young woman seated on a forest floor, her introspective pose illuminated by a lantern casting intricate patterns on the leaves. Bursts of purple and gold light infuse the dark surroundings with magic, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow. This atmospheric composition evokes themes of solitude, wonder, and resilience.