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• Prize
  Silver in Fine Art/Minimalism
• Photographer
  Rolandas Urbonavicius
• Technical Info
  Nikon D850, Carl Zeiss Distagon 3.5/ 18 mm ZF.2, Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8E VR, Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8E
• Photo Date
  01 17 2025 , 02 13 2023

This collection embodies the delicate bond between the fragmented shores of the lake and the ethereal morning mist. It is a journey captured over two years, with four series of images created in 2023 and another four in 2025, each telling the story of quiet reflections and wandering explorations along the shores of Zwischenahner Lake in Bad Zwischenahn, Germany. These photographs are not mere representations, but visual poems, each frame a fleeting moment of nature’s tender embrace - a dance between the water’s edges and the whispering fog.

Rolandas Urbonavicius is an independent photographer based in Germany. Using black-and-white photography and long exposures, he captures the changing landscape as a reflection of human emotion. His “slow photography” approach creates a subtle, sometimes surreal atmosphere that invites reflection. Rolandas Urbonavicius’ photographs have been widely recognized and awarded in international competitions.