Leonard Cohen — 'Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in.'
This image, taken in February during a break in a storm in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in Canada, reminds us of the light that gets in when we need it most. That reprieve from darkness that makes even the strongest of storms bearable.
Alys Williams is an internationally recognized fine art photographer based in British Columbia, Canada. Known for her evocative landscapes and masterful use of light, her work explores the profound connection between nature and the human experience. Alys has been honoured with many top awards and is accredited in six categories by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). Through her lens, she continues to create work that is both technically masterful and emotionally resonant, inviting viewers to engage with the raw beauty of the natural world.
Awards Alys Williams has earned recognition in leading international photography competitions for her technical mastery, artistic vision, and storytelling through nature.
• Epson International Pano Awards (2023): Bronze Award
• Muse Photography Awards (2023): Platinum Award
• Muse Photography Awards (2024): Silver Award
• London Photography Awards (2023): Gold Award
• European Photography Awards (2023 & 2024): Gold Awards
• Global Photography Awards (2024): Gold Award
• New York Photography Awards (2024): Silver Award
• Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3, 2021): Silver Award
• Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA, 2022): Bronze Award & Subcategory Winner
• Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA, 2022): Silver Award & Subcategory Winner
• Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC, 2022): National Merit Award
Alys holds six PPOC accreditations, a distinction earned by only a select number of photographers:
• Fine Art Photography
• Nature Photography
• Pictorial/Scenic Photography
• Animal Portraiture
• Night Photography
• Travel Illustration
Alys’s work continues to be recognized for its emotional depth and technical excellence, establishing her as a respected voice in fine art photography.
