Silver in Special/Macro / 2026 / Special / Macro

• Prize
  Silver in Special/Macro
• Photographer
  Martin Parratt, United Kingdom
• Date of Photograph
  01 Feb 2026
• Website
  https://parrattphotography.co.uk

Complex geometric arrangements resembling mini mandalas can be created using oil and water.
The careful crafting of these intentional temporary arrangements demands focussed concentration and presence. The entire process therefore serves as mindfulness in action rather than simply a means to an artistic end.
The individual drops enjoy only a short existence. They are also in constant change, slowly moving and morphing before merging. These arrangements can only be captured photographically.
Removal of blemishes refines the aesthetic but the patterns retain natural imperfections.