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Captured on a crisp December morning from the vantage point of Liberty Island, this photograph frames the Manhattan skyline through a unique, playful perspective. The photographer utilizes a solitary, leafless tree in the foreground to create the illusion of it 'tickling' the distant skyscrapers, transforming a classic urban vista into a whimsical narrative. By balancing the stark, clean winter sky with the intricate geometry of the city, the image captures a moment of quiet humor amidst the grandeur of New York, earning its place as an award-winning example of artistic observation.
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1981, Nancy Sámano Velázquez is a multifaceted cultural producer and artist whose creative journey spans cinema, screenwriting, and photography. After honing her craft through cinema direction studies in Barcelona and screenwriting in New York City, she developed a keen, observant eye that defines her photographic work. Currently based in her hometown of Guadalajara, she continues to exhibit her evocative imagery in galleries internationally while balancing her ongoing pursuits in film and narrative storytelling.
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Lychee Goodness by Kelven Ng
This picture immediately said cold, clear, clean , winters day.
Love the shot. It conveyed the message and is beautiful.
i absolutely love this picture. great angle AND eye of capturing a huge city under a tree…could have some great symbolism if you wanted it too.