S For Simplicity

• Prize
  Gold in Fine Art/Landscape
• Photographer
  Costas Kariolis
• Technical Info
  ISO 100 | 38mm | f7.1 | 67sec
• Photo Date
  July 15th 2019
• Website
  https://photocostas.co.uk/

With increasing levels of complexity in our lives, it is becoming more important to strip back and just be. I made the short journey to the coast with the aim of deconstructing the multiple layers in this scene. I achieved this by smoothing out the waves, accentuating the simplicity of the sea defence and wind farms, bringing into focus how sustainability can co-exist with and also support nature and vice versa. 2019 was a major tipping point and milestone reached in Britain's energy production mix, moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources.

• Biography
  Award-Winning Outdoor & Travel Photographer. Seascapes, landscapes and urban environments is where I find my photographic inspiration. I am drawn to water and fascinated with interpreting movement, light and rugged and varied environments. My photographic work is described as authentic and minimalist. I am passionate about sustainability and the natural health benefits of the great outdoors.
• Awards
  2023 3x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards 2022 2x Commended. The Sunday Times Landscape Photographer Of The Year. Bronze Winner. Prix de la Photographie, Paris (Px3) 3x Honorable Mention. Prix de la Photographie, Paris (Px3) 4x Official Selection. International Photography Awards Honorable Mention. ???????Minimalist Photography Awards 4x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards Gallery Exhibition. Clampart 2021 2x Official Selection. Tokyo International Foto Awards 2x Bronze Winner. Budapest International Foto Awards 10 x Honorable Mention. Neutral Density Photography Awards Shortlisted. Landscape Photographer Of The Year Single Image Winner. Feature Shoot 5 x Honorable Mentions. International Photography Awards Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards 3x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards 50 Best Black & White Minimalist Photographers. BnW Minimalist Photography 4x Shortlisted. Siena International Photography Awards Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards 3x Honorable Mentions. Tokyo International Foto Awards Gold & Bronze Winner. Tokyo International Foto Awards Winner.