Honorable Mention
The Mosque of Light
DESCRIPTION
A 2% crescent moon rising behind the Mosque of Light in Al Quoz, Dubai. The mosque is a beautiful contemporary mosque creating a space of beauty and peace in the middle of bustling Dubai. I love photographing the crescent moon on the day before or after the new moon as it rises in the east in the colors of sunrise. AUTHOR
I have worked for over 20 years in the finance industry living and working in the Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Dubai. I have been lucky to pursue my passion for photography in my free time. I am landscape, astro, wildlife and cityscape photographer based in Dubai. I have always been fascinated by the outdoors and nature. I find that photography continues to change the way I see the world. I'll never look at clouds, water, stars or buildings the same again.
Artist Statement
I capture extraordinary light in unique and remote locations around the world which leave myself and my viewers in a sense of awe about the world and its beauty. It might be a lighthouse at sunrise, snow-capped mountains reflecting in an alpine lake, or a city draped in fog; all of the photos have light that makes my subjects look surreal.
My photography pushes me to explore the world and experience magical moments where light, weather, and a beautiful composition comes together. My work brings the viewer to those places and causes them to want to see and experience the world.