PHOTO OF THE MONTH | AUGUST | 2017

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.

2017

AUGUST

AT A GLANCE

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

1st

POSITION

Two Ponytails, by Shirren Lim
Two Ponytails, by Shirren Lim

Total Award Score

79.445

Award Score by Jury70 / 80
Total Share Score9.455 / 20

2nd

POSITION

A Road by the Rice Field, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
A Road by the Rice Field, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Total Award Score

77.52

Award Score by Jury68.5 / 80
Total Share Score
9.02 / 20

3rd

POSITION

Meerkoet, by Rob van der Waal
Meerkoet, by Rob van der Waal

Total Award Score

76.885

Score by Jury68 / 80
Total Share Score
8.885 / 20

LIST OF AUGUST 2017 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.

Copyright © 2024 Light & Composition. All rights reserved.