Timeless Contrasts: Sunrise Over Milan

• Prize
  Gold in Architecture/Historic, 1st Place winner in Architecture
• Photographer
  Nicholas Dunn

At sunrise, this serene image frames the Duomo di Milano from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The Duomo, a Gothic masterpiece, embodies Milan's rich history and religious heritage. In contrast, the Galleria represents modern Milan, with its 19th-century elegance and bustling luxury shops. The marble floor’s reflection captures this dialogue between old and new, highlighting the city's unique blend of tradition and contemporary life. This photo beautifully contrasts Milan's enduring past with its vibrant present.

Nicholas Dunn began photographing at age ten, inspired by his father and grandmother. From the Kansas plains to landscapes abroad, he developed a style rooted in abstraction, where nature reads like drawing or design. By eighteen, his work earned international recognition, including multiple honors at the International Photography Awards with a second place in Architecture/Historic. Through fire, water, ice, and land, Nicholas seeks to reveal the patterns and fleeting visions etched by the earth itself.