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Layers of Flysch

Rolandas Urbonavicius

Germany

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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

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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Nominee

Playa de las Katedrales

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

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

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La Falaise d'Amont

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Bronze

Morning Mist. The Mirror

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

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

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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Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Spain

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Playa de Vallina, Spain