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Silver 2023 Fine Art / Landscape

Colossal Shade

  • Photographer
    Thomas De Franzoni
  • Prize
    Silver in Fine Art / Landscape

This place has always fascinated me, and many times I have found very interesting weather situations. I arrived very early, pitch black, a thick fog enveloped the whole lake and nearby forests. Knowing the place already, I searched for a new composition trying to figure out it because I did not see the whole scene. When the light began to lighten on, the thick fog began to thin out and reveal the beautiful Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Then it was a succession of sudden weather changes that made me enjoy the landscape in front of me to the fullest.

Thomas de Franzoni is a photographer known for his evolving style that captures mood, light, and atmosphere in distinct ways. Initially, his work was vibrant and full of color, often depicting lively scenes with rich, warm tones that added a sense of vibrancy and energy to his subjects. His use of color was not just a visual element but a storytelling tool that conveyed emotion and atmosphere. The black-and-white approach strips away the distractions of color, leaving the viewer to focus on the essence of the scene or subject, which is often steeped in a nostalgic or melancholic atmosphere.