Silver / 2023 / Special / Special Effects

Wings of Paradise

This series is part of my ongoing project, "Secret Garden," which aims to capture the exquisite moments of Great Egrets in their natural Florida habitat, showcasing their beauty in all its splendor. During post-processing, I enhance the background with mystical lighting, creating a dreamlike environment that transforms them into a paradise, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating imagery. I hope these images will spark the imagination and leave a lasting impression on anyone who views them.

Fengiang Liu, a distinguished nature and fine art photographer, is renowned for his ability to capture natural wonder and transform it into mesmerizing art pieces. Specializing in nature and wildlife photography, he meticulously captures the essence of his subjects in their natural habitats, creating evocative and poetic compositions. He has achieved resounding success and earned numerous international photo awards. His photography not only offers a glimpse into a magical world but also serves as a powerful testament to the enduring beauty of nature and the vital efforts to protect it.

Awards 21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest - Finalist in the Artistic Category.

Exposure One Awards 2024 - One Gold and Four Silver at the Professional Level.

18th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - 2nd Place/Merit of Excellence in the Professional Wildlife Category.

reFocus 2023 Color Photo Contest - Gold & Category Winner in the Professional Wildlife Category.

ND Photography Awards 2023 - 1st Place and Gold Star in the Professional Nature/other.

Px3 2023 - Silver in the Professional Special/Special Effects.

WPE International Photography Awards 2023 – Gold & 2nd Place.

AAP Magazine #32 B&W – 3rd Place.

The Independent Photographer 2023 B&W Award – Finalist.

Best Photo Awards 2022 – 1st Prize.

reFocus 2022 B&W Contest - Category & Gold Winner.

Siena Creative Photo Awards 2022 - Category Winner.

MonoVisions 2022 - Black & White Nature and Wildlife Series of the Year.

All About Photo 2022 - Merit Award.

Fine Art Photography Awards 2022 - 1st Prize.

PX3 2022 - Gold.

Tokyo International Foto Awards 2022 – Gold.

reFocus 2022 One Shot Contest – Gold & Silver.

2022 CARTE BLANCHE, B/W Category, Lucie Foundation – Finalist.

FMoPA 2022 – "Best in Competition."

Dodho Magazine #21 published the "Secret Garden" series.

Dodho Magazine 2022 Monochromatic Awards – Top 25.

Chelsea International Photography Competition 2022 - Selected Artist.

The Independent Photographer 2022 B&W Award and Open Call Award - Editor's Picks.

Chromatic Awards 2021 - 1st Prize.

Monochrome Awards 2021 - 1st Prize.