Honorable Mention
Rotterdam from above
DESCRIPTION
Captured from a small airplane soaring above the urban tapestry of Rotterdam, this photograph beautifully encapsulates the essence of the city. The majestic 'Swan' bridge, elegantly curving over the city's waterways, takes center stage as a symbol of architectural innovation and urban harmony. The cityscape below, with its modern skyscrapers, historic structures, and intricate network of water canals, forms a mesmerizing backdrop that showcases Rotterdam's unique blend of tradition and innovation. Through this photograph, I aimed to freeze a moment in time and frame a narrative that invites viewers to ponder the dynamic relationship between nature, architecture, and humanity. It embodies the spirit of Rotterdam's urban vitality, making it a striking entry for the competition. AUTHOR
Peter-Paul de Meijer (born in 1987 in Sluis, the Netherlands) is combining a medical career (he is a part-time general practitioner) with one in photography. Success in photography came early, being awarded the second prize in the prestigious Nike Sweetspot photo competition, shortly after starting photography in 2007. De Meijer’s work was recognized by a number of outdoor magazines for whom he became a frequent contributor in the following years. During this period, he combined personal work with commercial assignments for various companies in the outdoors industry such as Red Bull, O’Neill and Motion Analysis.More recently De Meijer has been shifting his photographic interests towards travel and interior photography. In 2011 he started an on-going collaboration with 3 star Michelin chef Sergio Herman. His work has been featured in a variety of editorial magazines, such as Traveller’s World (Europe), Whitebook (China) and Powder Magazine (USA), amongst others.
