The Sky under Our Feet by Evdokiya Witwicki

Captured during a tranquil evening walk near Zvenigorod, this photograph reflects a moment of profound relief as the photographer and her family sought solace in nature following the end of Moscow’s isolation. The composition highlights the mirror-like stillness of a local lake, perfectly reflecting the expansive sky to create an ethereal sense of harmony. By focusing on the quiet beauty of the landscape, the photographer captures a poignant reminder that life continues to flourish in peaceful, rhythmic cycles. The image is award-worthy for its serene atmosphere, masterful use of natural reflection, and its ability to evoke a deep sense of calm and resilience.

The Sky under Our Feet by Evdokiya Witwicki
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Evdokiya Witwicki

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Moscow 35 years ago, Evdokiya Witwicki balances her professional life as an art educator in schools and kindergartens with a dedicated practice in photography. Her work is deeply inspired by her love for travel, with a particular affinity for the mountains and the sea. Witwicki’s diverse portfolio spans nature, wildlife, and architecture, though she is perhaps best known for her ability to capture emotional portraits and reportage-style imagery that highlight the beauty of the human experience and the natural world.

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Award Date September 20, 2022
66.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Zvenigorod, Moscow Region, Russian Federation

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Evdokiya Witwicki Photography
Nature Photography

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124/500 Submission
Jury Score: 66.0/80
Resonance Score: 9.5/20
Total Award Score: 75.5/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
A tranquil evening walk near Zvenigorod sounds lovely, doesn't it? One suspects the light cooperated on the first attempt. It often does, for the casual stroller. The reflection is tidy enough, but the water lacks the grit of a long, shivering vigil. I’ve spent enough nights in the damp to know when a frame hasn’t been bled for. It’s pretty, certainly, but I’m left wondering if she ever bothered to return when the wind bit back.
Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The bruised violet of the Zvenigorod dusk bleeds into the lake’s surface, a liquid mirror echoing Turner’s most melancholic, atmospheric washes. It’s a chromatic sigh, where the grey-blue of shallow tidal water at twilight meets the muted, chalky ochre of the shoreline, creating a harmony so fragile I’ve found myself holding my breath. One doesn't merely observe this stillness; one dissolves into its cool, rhythmic pulse, feeling the quiet weight of a world finally exhaling.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
f/8 at 1/125s, ISO 100, 24mm. A standard landscape configuration, yet it holds. The depth of field is sufficient to keep the shoreline sharp while the reflection remains undisturbed. It’s a calculated stillness. I’ve seen enough over-processed mirrors, but this doesn’t cheat the light. The choice of 24mm keeps the horizon grounded. It’s technically sound. Honestly, the lack of digital artifacts in the shadows is a relief. It’s a precise, honest capture of a quiet evening.
Santiago Reyes Street Photography, The City & the Unrepeatable Instant Expert Review
Stillness is a trap. Most photographers drown in the quiet, but here, the reflection of that Zvenigorod sky hits different. It’s a clean, sharp slice of reality. I’m looking at this and I actually feel the cool air on my neck. It’s not just a landscape; it’s a breath held in the lungs of the city. One tenth of a second later and the ripple ruins the glass. You nailed the timing. It’s perfect.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Beatriz Andrade

The Mirror of the Earth

I often think that we spend our lives walking on the ceiling of a world we rarely bother to look at.

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By Owen Callister

The Mirror of the Watershed

When a lake is perfectly still, it functions as a biological trap for light, capturing the entire expanse of the heavens within the shallow basin of its own surface.

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