Fog in Mountains by Fidan Nazim Qizi

Captured amidst the rugged terrain of Niyal Mountain in Azerbaijan, this photograph masterfully documents the ethereal interplay between dense fog and the dramatic topography of the region. By choosing a monochrome palette, the photographer emphasizes the stark textures and atmospheric depth of the landscape, highlighting the silent, majestic scale of the Caucasus mountains. This image is award-worthy for its evocative composition and the photographer's ability to transform a fleeting weather condition into a timeless, contemplative study of nature's quiet power, demonstrating a profound connection to the Azerbaijani wilderness.

Fog in Mountains by Fidan Nazim Qizi(c) Light & Composition University
Samsung Galaxy A5 | Exposure 1/3400sec @ f/2 | ISO 50 | Focal Length 3.69mm
Copyright Β© Fidan Nazim Qizi
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Fidan Nazim Qizi

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Fidan Nazim Qizi is a dedicated photographer who balances her life in the capital with frequent travels to explore the natural world. Inspired by the iconic work of Vivian Maier, she specializes in black and white photography, viewing the medium as a vital source of energy and emotional inspiration. Her practice is deeply rooted in her passion for hiking and mountain landscapes, which serve as the primary subjects for her evocative and atmospheric visual storytelling.

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11.0/20
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98/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
10,213 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 31, 2019
67.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Lahic, Niyal Mountain, Azerbaijan

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Black & White Photography
Fidan Nazim Qizi Photography

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4.8/5 points
959/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
10,213/2,500 Page View
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0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
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1.0/5 points
98/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 10.9/20
Total Award Score: 77.9/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
One suspects the fog over Niyal didn’t simply roll in for a casual tourist. It’s a moody, biting sort of silence that usually demands a shivering wait. I’ve spent enough mornings in damp wool to recognize the ache behind this monochrome stillness. It isn’t just a lucky snap; it’s a quiet victory over the elements. I find myself wanting to pull my coat tighter just looking at it. A proper, earned piece of work.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
Fog doesn't merely obscure the Niyal peaks; it devours them, forcing us to confront the void. In this monochrome silence, the shadows aren't absent, they're the heavy, suffocating lungs of the mountain itself. I’ve stared at these grey gradients until my own breath hitched, feeling the cold, indifferent weight of the Caucasus pressing against my chest. It’s a brutal, honest refusal to be seen. Photography isn't about light, it’s about what we choose to bury.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most mountain shots rely on scale to impress, but this one succeeds because it’s quiet. The way the fog clings to the Niyal ridges creates a depth that feels almost tactile. I’ve seen thousands of landscapes, yet this one makes me want to stand in that cold, damp air. It’s the restraint that secures its legacy; by stripping away color, the photographer forces us to confront the mountain’s raw, indifferent permanence. It’s hauntingly, perfectly still.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Astrid Halvorsen

The Weight of White

There is a specific density to mountain fog that feels less like weather and more like a deliberate erasure.

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By Beatriz Andrade

The Silence Between Peaks

I often think that the most honest parts of a city are not the squares or the monuments, but the edges where the pavement gives up and the wild begins to reclaim its territory.

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