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Layers of Flysch

Rolandas Urbonavicius

Germany

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The cliffs along the northern coast of Spain's appear different under varying weather conditions and shift with the ocean’s tides. In my work, I experiment with exposures of different lengths, aiming to highlight the uniqueness of the scene and evoke a sense of purity and tranquility.

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Nominee

Playa de Vallina, Spain

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Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Spain

In my work, I experiment with exposures of different lengths, aiming to highlight the uniqueness of the scene and evoke a sense of purity and tranquility. A stunning cliffs, impressive clouds and a long exposure (482.5 seconds) helped create this minimal landscape.

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Falaises d'Etretat. Aiguille

In my work, I experiment with exposures of different lengths, aiming to highlight the uniqueness of the scene and evoke a sense of purity and tranquility. A stunning cliffs, impressive clouds and a long exposure (13 seconds) helped create this minimal landscape.

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Surrounded By Clouds

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Bronze

Morning Mist. The Mirror

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La Falaise d'Amont

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Stormy Sky [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ].  Étretat

I aimed to capture Mont Saint Michel shrouded in morning mist and create a photograph that reflects its ethereal beauty. Using various filters, I added a surreal touch to the image, showing the subtleties of an early summer morning.

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Discovery of the Year

Le Mont – Saint – Michel. Foggy Morning

This work is not a photo manipulation. I was simply watching the clouds from my home  windows when a spectacular sight began to form. I was just lucky to be able to photograph this sight.

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Creation of the World

Beach of the Cathedrals is on the northwest coast of Spain. The main attraction of the beach is the impressive cliffs along the coast. However, what caught my eye was a spectacularly shaped stone in the water, the beauty of which I tried to convey through photography.

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Playa de las Katedrales

The Zumaia flysch is a unique geological formation of alternating hard and soft rock layers on the Basque coast. This formation provides a record of Earth's history over the last 60 million years, visible in the cliffs of Zumaia. In my pictures I try to convey the stunning beauty of nature.

Honorable Mention