PHOTO OF THE MONTH | DECEMBER | 2017

This month, we present a collection of captivating photographs submitted by amateur and professional worldwide. These images have earned these photographers a coveted spot in the world’s top 100 photographers list by winning our Photo of the Month competition and participating in an exclusive interview. This prestigious recognition not only places them among the most admired photographers but also qualifies them for an International Press Card and opens doors to scholarships and grants for photography and photojournalism programs at our university, spanning diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

2017

DECEMBER

AT A GLANCE

Awarded Photos: 31
Award Categories: 27
Awarded Location: 31
Winning Position: 3
1st, 2nd, and 3rd

1st

POSITION

Sharing an Umbrella, by Siew Bee Lim
Sharing an Umbrella, by Siew Bee Lim - Minimalist Photography, Photo of the Day, Photography Awards, Online Photography Courses, Art Photography

Total Award Score

80.94

Award Score by Jury69.5 / 80
Total Share Score11.44 / 20

2nd

POSITION

Looking into the Vastness, by Dipanjan Mitra
Looking into the Vastness, by Dipanjan Mitra - Travel Photography, Photography Awards, Photo of the Day, Landscape Photography, Award-Winning Photography

Total Award Score

78.75

Award Score by Jury67.5 / 80
Total Share Score
11.25 / 20

3rd

POSITION

Seeking the Warmth, by Abdellah Azizi
Seeking the Warmth, by Abdellah Azizi - Photo of the Day, Travel Photography, Award Winning Photography, Photography Awards,  Art Photography

Total Award Score

76.37

Score by Jury68 / 80
Total Share Score
8.37 / 20

LIST OF DECEMBER 2017 AWARDED PHOTOGRAPHS

This month, we’re thrilled to present a gallery of breathtaking awarded photographs across 27 diverse categories, representing stunning locations from around the globe. Our international jury, comprising five esteemed members, assigned 80% of the award score, while social responses, organic reach, and reviews prior to the announcement date determined the remaining 20%. The photographs with the highest Total Award Score claimed the top three spots as winners of the Photo of the Month.