Approaching Paradise

• Prize
• Photographer
  Keith Manning, United States
• Studio
  Keith A Manning Photography
• Socials
• Website
  http://www.kamfineartphoto.com

The clouds are just beginning to break over the magnificent Na Pali Coast on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. The photo was taken from an open-door helicopter. I met my good friend and photography enthusiast from Sydney, Australia for a week of shooting photos (and swimming). The helicopter ride for 60 minutes was the highlight of the trip and mother nature accommodated our flight.

• Biography
  I currently reside in Brooklyn, New York. My journalistic portraiture, landscape and event photography is motivated by my support to specific social causes and the struggle for social justice around the world. My portraits are motivated by my love of dance, jazz and classical music and my deep respect and admiration for the performers. My landscape and wildlife photography is motivated by the creativity and beauty of nature. My intent is for the viewer to travel into the photographic scene and absorb the emotions, energy and serenity the landscape, the person or the scene emits.
• Awards
  Over 70 photography awards from International Photography Awards, PX3, International Color Awards, Black and White Spider Awards, Monochrome Photography Awards, Monovisions Photography Awards, ND Awards, Chromatic Photography Awards, Exposure One Awards, Refocus Awards and Epson International Pano Awards. The categories include Abstract; Aerial; Architecture and Bridges; Event, Concert; Event, Social Cause; Fine Art, Landscape; Panorama; Special, Smart Phone Photography; People; Portrait; Photojournalism; Street Photography; Nature and Wildlife.