Steelstax

• Prize
  Bronze in Architecture/Industrial
• Photographer
  G.B. Smith
• Technical Info
  ISO 100, F11, 35-75mm Lens, 60th sec to 125 Sec Exposures - Hasselblad X1Dll
• Photo Date
  Jan 2021
• Website
  https://www.gbsmith.com

A series of images called "STEELSTAX" studying the massive structural forms inherited from the iron and Steel industry on the Eastern seaboard of the US. Growing up amongst the residue of the last Industrial Revolution I am drawn to the beauty of the form and mechanical "grit" of these amazing structures. These particular images capture some large furnaces that were part of the famous Bethlehem Steel works in PA, USA.

• Biography
  G.B. Smith’s photography journey began over 40 years ago as a teenager learning the fundamentals of the craft in the darkroom and with large plate cameras. A truly global citizen, having lived on four continents he now resides in Maryland, USA and combines extensive Internation travel with a passion for Fine Art Photography. “I distill an image down to its uncluttered form and contrasts, seeking to highlight perceived patterns and flows. This is why I often use black and white and minimalist imagery, where less is often more"
• Awards
  Recent awards for 2020/2021 include ND Discovery Photographer of the year and Grand Prix Winner, Gold medal winner in Architecture, and silver medal in seascapes, Gold medal winner for consecutive years at the Prix de la Photographie Paris awards plus three silver and bronze placements, two silver medals at the Tokyo International Foto awards and a bronze medalist at each of the Monochrome awards, Monovisions Photography awards and Monochrome awards. Two excellence awards from the Black & White magazine for portfolios.