Left Behind by Tina Primozic

Captured in a moment of serendipity, this photograph highlights a discarded football resting in a quiet, forgotten corner. By placing the camera directly on the ground, the photographer achieved a unique, low-angle perspective that emphasizes the isolation of the object. The image serves as a poignant commentary on neglect and the passage of time, transforming a mundane item into a symbol of abandonment. Its award-worthy quality lies in the simplicity of the composition and the evocative narrative created by the stark, lonely placement of the ball, which invites viewers to reflect on the stories left behind in everyday spaces.

Left Behind by Tina Primozic
Olympus E-510 | Exposure 1/125sec @ f/5 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 40mm
Copyright Β© Tina Primozic
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Tina Primozic

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in 1989, Tina Primozic is a freelance web developer, graphic designer, and dedicated amateur photographer based in Skofja Loka, Slovenia. Since discovering the art of photography, she has developed a style centered on the belief that every image should hold multiple layers of meaning for both the creator and the viewer. Her work is driven by a passion for capturing fleeting moments, viewing the camera as a powerful tool to freeze time and preserve the emotional resonance of the world around her.

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Award Reach | Reviews
18,956 views | 6 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 30, 2013
67.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Skofja Loka, Slovenia

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Still Life Photography
Tina Primozic Photography

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5.0/5 points
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5.0/5 points
18,956/2,500 Page View
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0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
Submissions
2.6/5 points
260/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.7/20
Total Award Score: 79.7/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
I’ve seen thousands of discarded objects, but this one sticks. Most photographers would’ve framed the ball as a clichΓ©, but by dropping the lens to the dirt, Primozic forces us to confront the texture of the decay itself. It’s the way the grass curls around that worn leather that makes me ache for the child who stopped playing. It’s not just a ball; it’s a quiet, brutal reminder that everything eventually loses its purpose.
Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
The ball sits. It doesn't ask for attention. It just occupies the dust. I’ve spent minutes staring at that patch of gravel. It’s heavy. The low angle pulls me down to the ground, right into the grit. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty. It’s a weight. A silence. I feel a sudden, sharp ache in my chest. It’s the sound of a game that ended long ago. Stillness remains.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
1/125sec at f/5, 40mm. The Olympus E-510 sensor doesn't handle low light well, but ISO 100 keeps the noise floor flat. It’s a clean capture. The f/5 aperture provides enough depth to keep the ball’s texture sharp while softening the background clutter. I’ve spent years staring at these sensors, and honestly, the lack of digital artifacting here is a relief. It’s a precise, calculated choice that respects the subject’s isolation. The technical execution is correct.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
A discarded ball doesn't merely sit; it anchors the void. Primozic forces us to confront the geometry of neglect, where the shadow isn't a lack of illumination, but the weight of what’s been forgotten. I’ve stared at this frame for an hour, and it’s the encroaching darkness that hurtsβ€”it feels like a cold hand on my own shoulder. Heidegger would argue this object has ceased to be a tool and has finally become a question.
Yusuf Al-Hamdan Landscape, Light as Presence & the Spiritual Dimension Expert Review
The ground in Skofja Loka doesn't just hold this ball; it cradles a memory. I’ve spent enough hours waiting for the light to know that Tina didn't just find this; she listened to the silence surrounding it. It’s a quiet, heavy stillness. Looking at the way the light grazes the grass, I feel a sudden, sharp ache for the child who walked away. It’s not just a discarded object; it’s a lingering, ghostly presence.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Grit of Yesterday

The smell of damp earth after a long rain always brings me back to the feeling of scraped knees. It is a metallic, cool scent that clings to the back of the throat, tasting faintly of minerals and dormant grass.

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By Margaret Holt

The Weight of What Remains

In the quiet corners of a garden, or perhaps tucked behind the shed where the tall grass has finally reclaimed the soil, things have a way of settling. We often think of objects as having a fixed lifespan, a beginning and an end defined by our own utility.

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  1. Jason Fitzsimon says:

    Beautiful, my favourite type of photography is unplanned abstract. I don’t like photo shop and use it of only basic things as the art is in the shot not the shop.

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