/ 2026 / Nature / Trees

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Benoit Ruff, France, Metropolitan
• Date of Photograph
  2021
• Studio
  Heney
• Website
  https://www.heney.fr/
• Instagram
  benoit-ruff

This photograph, taken in the Gorges du Verdon, captures a solitary tree standing in shallow water, its foliage forming the striking and delicate shape of a heart. Rendered in black and white, the image emphasizes contrast and texture: the luminous leaves glow against the darker, dense forest that fills the background, while the gently rippling water creates a calm.

The composition conveys a strong symbolic presence. The heart-shaped canopy suggests themes of love, fragility, and harmony with nature. The tree appears both resilient and vulnerable, rooted in water

2024–2026: Le Provençal Hotel (Villefranche) – Permanent Exhibition
2018–2024: AMINI Gallery, Monaco
2019: Paul Smith Exhibition – Paris, France
2005: Bread and Butter – Berlin, Germany
2002: 911 Gallery – New York City, USA
Art Direction: Music video production and commercial visuals. Benoît Ruff is also a professional photographer collaborating with prestigious brands such as Messika and Piaget.