Honorable Mention
Sandwalk
DESCRIPTION
In this captivating photo taken at Dune du Pilat during sunset in May 2025, the sky is adorned with vibrant purple clouds, casting a mystical glow over the landscape. A solitary figure sits peacefully, gazing at the Banc d'Arguin, illuminated by a soft light on the right side. The crest of the dune reveals a trail of footprints, leading to the edge of the majestic dune. To the left, the dark silhouette of the Forêt des Landes contrasts beautifully with the colorful sky, while remnants of recent rain add a fresh sheen to the scene, enhancing its serene beauty. AUTHOR
My scientific training as a geophysicist and my long-standing interest in art, literature and poetry inspire me to observe the world through my camera. My Covid-19 lockdown challenge was to get a professional-level in photography, and after some studies and exams, it has been such a personal achievement for me to be graduated with first class honors in summer 2021 (official national french exam).If the word photography literally means “writing with the light”, then I think this activity is a perfect compromise for me, somewhere between art and science. Because, ultimately photography relies on the optical properties of light, and its famous duality “wave” and “particle” described by quantum mechanics, used for creative purposes.
