Benguela

• Prize
  Bronze in Nature/Trees
• Photographer
  Tom D. Jones, Belgium
• Date of Photograph
  2018
• Studio
  Jones Gallery
• Socials
• Website
  http://www.tomdjones.com

The Benguela Current is a cold sea current originating from Antarctica and only finding its way north along the southwest coast of Africa. The formation of the Namibian deserts is the cause thereof. The cold barrier along the coast collides with the scorching heat of the mainland and the large solar radiation creates extensive cloud formation above the water. Only during cold nights, the clouds and sea fog can reach the deserts. The little moisture generated by the clouds and fog is still sufficient to enable a wide variety of life in the desert. However, this is not sufficient for everything.

• Biography
  In recent years, Tom D. Jones’ fine art photography has won a great many awards in large international competitions. Yet, the most striking one is the Hasselblad Master Award 2012. Worldwide this biennial exclusive photo happening stands for creativity, art and craftsmanship. His work is characterised by clean compositions, light and depth, reflecting mainly infinite serenity and simplicity.
• Awards
  2019 PX3 Gold 2018 IPA 2nd place Fine art 2017 IPA 1st place Landscape Color awards winner Aerial FEP Silver Camera Landscape 2016 FEP Golden Camera Wildlife FEP Silver Camera Landscape Color awards winner Fine art 2015 FEP Silver Camera Landscape 2014 PX3 - Gold PX3 - Silver 2013 IPA-2nd place 2012 Hasselblad Master Landscape/Nature www.hasselblad.com IPA-2nd place EPPY bronze (FEP) 2011 Hasselblad Master Semifinalist Hasselblad Master Finalist IPA-1st Place 2010 Master QEP award (FEP) 2009 European Fine Art Photographer of the Year (FEP)