/ 2025 / Architecture / Abstract

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Sebastian Piórek, Poland
• Website
  http://piorek.photo
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/sebastian.piorek/

On a tranquil morning, a surreal pier erupted from the sea-green waters like something out of a fairytale. Its rounded shape and bright hues reminded me of an enormous lollipop—oddly cheerful and out of place, as if someone had dropped a piece of childhood into the water and left it there to float.

Based in Warsaw, Poland, is a talented photographer who specializes in capturing minimalistic shots of architecture and landscapes. Through his photographs, he strives to create and present a simple and austere approach to the viewers. In today's world, where we are inundated with a lot of technical and visual information, minimalism offers a soothing respite for our busy minds. His intention is to prompt the audience to perceive reality from a fresh perspective, encouraging contemplation on time and existence.

Awards His exceptional works have garnered acclaim in numerous Polish and international photography contests such as Grand Prize Chromatic Awards, Siena Drone Photo Awards, The International Photography Awards and Architecture MasterPrize. Recently, his photographs have been published in renowned publications such as "100 [HUNDRED] Best Selected", "Photography in the Visual Culture", "Black, White & Infinite Colors" and All About Photo magazine.