Blood

• Prize
  Bronze in Special/Science / Technology
• Photographer
  Alexej Sachov

This series of underwater photographs captures the essence of red, symbolizing passion, blood, and the wounds our world has inflicted on itself. Amid the war in the photographer's country, red reflects the human toll of violence, while the laser beam evokes the threat of a gun’s sight, a constant reminder of danger. These images transcend this conflict, symbolizing a world bleeding — from wars, ecological disasters, and the persistent threat of violence. -- You see the light reflecting on bubbles underwater, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes the intensity of these themes.

Alexej is a passionate diver and an underwater photographer. His photographs depict the beauty and richness of the underwater world and the horrors of man-made ocean pollution. Alexej was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Inspired by his mother’s photographs, Alexej started photographing in his childhood. Alexej’s underwater photos are successful in FineArt, Environmental, Abstract, Seascape and Nature categories of various professional international photography competitions. https://sachov-art.com/