Butterflies of Ipanema

• Prize
• Photographer
  Jeremy Spierer, Switzerland

These two photographs were taken just before sunset on Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro. This work encapsulates essence of youth and summer - whilst its monochromality adds a layer of conception.

Swiss photographer Jeremy Spierer works in an effort to capture candid moments happening around us. His scenes reflects daily life and freeze the world's memory in a fraction of a second. His photographs have been widely publicized, in particular his portraiture. Spierer's travel work is inspired by the likes of Sergio Larrain, Vivian Maier and Steve McCurry

Awards Awards :

+ The Photo Democracy Award (curated by Steve McCurry), August 2013, London

+ Hurbanism International contest, September 2012, Israel

Exhibitions:

+ August 12th-16th 2013 - Chris Beetles, London

+ June 6th to 27th 2013 - Espace Go Out, Geneva