PHOTO OF THE MONTH | DECEMBER | 2016

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.

2016

DECEMBER

AT A GLANCE

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

1st

POSITION

Lesser Sand Plover, by Saniar Rahman Rahul
Lesser Sand Plover, by Saniar Rahman Rahul

Total Award Score

78.025

Award Score by Jury70 / 80
Total Share Score8.025 / 20

2nd

POSITION

The Other Novice Monk, by Shirren Lim
The Other Novice Monk, by Shirren Lim

Total Award Score

75.43

Award Score by Jury69.5 / 80
Total Share Score
5.93 / 20

3rd

POSITION

Floral Abstract, by Claudio Bacinello
Floral Abstract, by Claudio Bacinello

Total Award Score

73.79

Score by Jury68 / 80
Total Share Score
5.79 / 20

LIST OF DECEMBER 2016 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.

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