Echoes of Time

• Prize
  Bronze in Architecture/Historic
• Photographer
  Grant (Kwang-Il) Park

I was drawn to this place because its palpable history resonated deeply. Though abandoned, this barn felt like a silent monument, a testament to the lives and work that once filled its walls. As I photographed it, I couldn't help but contemplate its past, imagining the stories held within its weathered wood and forgotten structure. Even in its state of disrepair, the beauty of its history and its lingering role in the landscape felt present. It's more than just an abandoned building; it's a visual echo of what once was, and a reminder that history’s beauty and impact endure into the present.

- Member of Canadian Association for Photographic Art, Lions Gate Camera Club and Vancouver Korean Photoart Club - Studying Photography at Langara College - Ph.D. in German Literature