/ 2026 / Fine Art / Abstract

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Johnny Mitchell, United States
• Date of Photograph
  05/14/2026

Veil of Ascent explores how vertical motion transforms a forest scene into a luminous field of atmosphere, tone, and gesture. Through intentional camera movement, light dissolves into layered monochrome textures that suggest both upward drift and suspended stillness. The image balances luminosity and shadow to create a quiet, immersive sense of transition.