Pocket Watches by Des Brownlie

While wandering through a bustling street market on Bleaker Street during the autumn of 2014, the photographer was captivated by a stall displaying an array of vintage pocket watches. Drawn to the interplay of light and texture, the photographer focused on a cluster of timepieces suspended in the sunlight. By utilizing a manual focus lens on a Nikon D5100, the photographer captured the intricate details and metallic reflections of the watches. This image is award-worthy for its keen observation of ordinary objects, transforming a simple market display into a compelling study of light, geometry, and timeless craftsmanship.