We can call it Paradise by Sonia Olmos de Castro

Captured during the quiet, ethereal moments just before sunrise along the Camí de Ronda in Llansà, this photograph explores the transformative power of early morning light. The photographer, a regular walker of these coastal paths, sought to document the pure magic that precedes the sun's emergence. By focusing on the subtle atmosphere rather than the direct light of the sunrise, the image evokes a sense of profound serenity. Its award-worthy quality lies in the photographer's ability to translate a fleeting, personal experience of coastal tranquility into a visual narrative that resonates with the viewer's own appreciation for nature's quietest hours.

We can call it Paradise by Sonia Olmos de CastroWe can call it Paradise by Sonia Olmos de Castro
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Sonia Olmos de Castro

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Born and based in Barcelona, Spain, Sonia Olmos de Castro is a graphic designer and dedicated amateur photographer. She is widely recognized for her evocative black and white collection, 'Alice in BNW Land,' which reflects her unique approach to capturing the world through her senses rather than purely technical constraints. Whether documenting her daily life in the city or her extensive travels, her work is defined by an intuitive style developed during long, contemplative walks by the sea.

7.1/20
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45/500
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3,549 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date December 24, 2023
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Llansà, Spain

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Social Shares
1.5/5 points
309/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
3,549/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.2/5 points
4/100 Review
Submissions
0.4/5 points
45/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 7.1/20
Total Award Score: 71.1/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Reflections on this Photograph
By Gabriel Ndidi

The Hour Before the World Wakes

When I was seven, my grandfather would wake me before the sun touched the roof of our house in Enugu. We walked to the edge of the village in the dark, the air tasting of damp earth and cooling stone. He never spoke during these walks.

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By Priya Kapoor

Salt on the Skin

The air before dawn has a specific texture, like cool, damp linen pressed against the back of the neck. It tastes of salt and ancient stone, a sharp, clean clarity that wakes the lungs before the mind has even opened its eyes.

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