Acceptance Speeches
RED CARPET EMAILS FROM THE 5TH ANNUAL PHOTOSHOW
The red carpet emails for the 5th Annual Photography Masters Cup Photoshow on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 turned out to be an exciting, overwhelming and emotionally humbling affair. Among the first attendees on the virtual carpet were photographers Liesa Cole - USA, Ioannis Gousgounis - Greece, Jean-Paul Nacivet - Indonesia, Daniel Hanincík - Slovak Republic, Eleonore Herzberg - France, Hans Grootswagers - Netherlands and Matty Karp - Israel. The opening ceremony enthusiasm turned into a night to remember for Liesa Cole who went on to win 1st Place "Photographer of the Year" with a stunning portrait entitled "Miss Anita", Jean-Paul Nacivet received Merit of Excellence in Silhouette for "Human family, nesting ground" and Matty Karp picked up an Honorable Mention for "Mist" also in the Silhouette category. From that point forward it was a whirlwind of inspiring work, cheerful quotes and Honorees giving thanks to their respective spouses, partners and colleagues.
I am speechless... i can't believe it.... thanks to all of you!!! Life is beautiful.
Beatrix Jourdan - Senegal
Thank you Masters Cup, Thank you judges and Jean-Paul from Bali and the entire photographic community! Best Light to you all always! Cheers!
Liesa Cole - USA
Very happy to find my name in the Winners list! "Merit of Excellence" - music to my ears! Thanks a lot.
Ingrid Baars - Netherlands
I am honored to have been awarded as a nominee in the Architecture-Amateur category. To have been included in this group of amazing photographs is a rewarding distinction that validates my passion. Thank you.
Robert Woodward - USA
I was surprised, honoured and thrilled to discover that I had been awarded 1st Place in the Still Life category of this year's competition. When I realised that I had been awarded 2nd place overall in Photographer of the Year I was astounded, and have remained that way since! This is an enormous accolade for me and I want to thank the distinguished judges for giving me this wonderful honour and also for giving such a boost to my confidence. Thank you all.
Nigel Cassidy - UK
Thank you to the Photography Masters Cup, for the organization, the patience, and the overall display you make possible to us around the world. This has been a tremendously exciting day to see amazing works on display. You made this possible, a real privilege to participate. Thank you.
Roland Seibertz - New Zealand
I am speechless about my three nominations in category Portrait, Fashion and Nude. I would like to thank the Models Jaz Ayling, Jocelyn Pelicano and Lianna who took the time to be part of my work and my beloved wife for her never-ending support and help.
Marcus Hewson - Switzerland
It was really wonderful and exciting to know that I have received the outstanding achievement award & honorable mention. I belive this is one of the most prestigious awards I have received in my life.
Sucheta Das - India
It is a real honour and thrill to be a nominee and winner in such a huge international competition and field of talented photographers from around the world. I was shocked and delighted when I found out. I thank the panel of judges for selecting my images and considering them worthy enough for their recognition.
Michael Norton - Australia
My photo was nominated in the Fine Art category. I would like to thank the Photography Masters Cup team. I am honored to be nominated in this competition. Thank you so much once again.
Masahiro Nakamuta - Japan
I am very excited to get 21 nominations under Amateur, thanks Judges you did a great job.
Anirudha (Robi) Chakraborty
Another fabulous show. Thanks to all jury members and organizers, and congratulations to all photographers who dared to put their work up against some very talented competitors around the globe. My four photo nominations in three categories (Professional Nude, Still Life, and Wild Life) is certainly satisfying and rewarding... now if I can just climb one more notch on the ladder that is the Master's Cup...
Charles Laurier Dufour - USA
A great honour to have three images nominated in the still life section, well done to the judges and those that run such a great competition.
Jonathan Minster - UK
There really are people peering into the Master's Cup that can enlighten your future... don't think you have gone unnoticed!
Derek Caballer - USA
I am humbled and surprised to be a nominee in such a prestigious international photography show. It is always a surprise and pleasure to be recognized for what i love to do. thank you so much.
Pat Gooden - USA
I am honored to receive the second place in wildlife and three nominations in fine art from such an amazing group of judges. Many thanks to the organizers of the contest and the jury members.
Carmen Spitznagel - Germany
I am really delighted with my nomination at this state of the art contest. To get nominated at Photography Masters Cup is like getting gold awards in every contest - for me as an amateur. See you again next year!
Ewald Schmelz - Austria
Congratulations on completing another wonderful competition. The choices are just fantastic. I am delighted to have been nominated in two categories: people and silhouette.
Don Gurewitz - USA
I want to say thank you very much to hold such a great photo competition and give me so wonderful experience. I will try my best next year to achieve my target. See you next year.
Nelson Cheang - Macao
I am so pleased and honored to have received four nominations. I congratulate all other nominees and winners for all of their wonderful work.
Brian Edwards - USA
wow!!!!! YES!! and many thanks! I'm really happy (and proud)!! thank you a lot!!.
Tina Winkhaus - Germany
I'm delighted to be nominated in the Photography Masters Cup Sports Category! I am honored to be a part of this very prestigious event. And to be among some of the most talented and gifted artist in the world is very humbling. Thank you jury! I would like to dedicate this to Anna, my wife. Thank you for being patient.
Nathan Garcia - USA
Thank you very much for my nomination in Fashion Amateur... it means a lot for me, to see that you choose my picture to be on the list for the possible winners - this makes me proud that all the hard work as an artist is not for nothing...
Kristina Bode - Germany
It's an honor to be nominated in the Still Life Category! Thanks to the jury and Master Cup Photography Awards.
Ricardo Segovia - Mexico
What an amazing show! I am honored to receive 5 wins and 45 nominations across 13 categories. THANK YOU
Dianne Yudelson - USA
We are very excited and proud of our photographers who have been lucky enough to have been nominated for this year's Photography Masters Cup. Gary Burchell, Stuart Hall, Rob Payne, Jasper White and Oli Kellett are thrilled with the result and Patrice de Villiers is delighted.
Trayler & Trayler - UK
Thanks to the Judges of the Photographer's Masters Cup for my Honourable mention. I have been doing these detailed images as a professional for over a year now. They are stacks of more than 80 images and I spend a great deal of time on minute detail to make them as pristine as possible. I would like to thank my Wife and Mother for their continuing support. I would also like to thank Lancaster University, especially Jonathon Roe who led my Degree Course in Wildlife and Environmental Photography and the other Tutors, Dave Dennison, Brendan Shaw and Ian Fleetwood.
Gary Tack - UK
I cannot tell you how grateful and honored I am to receive first place in the "Wildlife" category. My victory would be hollow without the inspiration behind my photograph "Lion in the Shadows," the African lion. Fewer than 40,000 of these noble cats exist today, a decrease of almost 50% in the past 22 years. These astonishing statistics inspire me to remain focused on my goal of helping to bring about an end to the destruction of this species. Unique, exciting awards programs like the Masters Cup inspire all of us in the photographic arts to stay focused on our craft. Once again, it is a true honor to be recognized by such an acclaimed jury. Thank you!
Stephanie Swartz - USA
Lying in a hotel room in Athens, Greece after a long week shooting for a magazine and looking forward to flying home tomorrow. Just seen I have 3 nominations and an honorable mention in Architecture and a nomination in Nature! Great to get recognition for your work, gives me a lot of motivation to keep on shooting and making time for personal projects. Big thanks to my family who have given me huge support over the years. Congrats to all the other winners, as always lots of stunning photography on show.
Jonathan Andrew - Netherlands
Thanks once again for the opportunity to showcase my images in the 5th Colour Awards. This is my fourth cup and I have been nominated three times....quite an honour. The standards were extremely high this year and inspirational and certainly will inspire me to do as well next year. Importantly the Cup showcases the best of the best and it's quite humbling to be counted amongst all those special photographers.
Robert Brindley - Australia
This is a really great online-show and every year I am happy to see the new pictures in this show. Many thanks to the team and also to the jury members. About my 3rd place with my picture "fork you" in still-life Amateur I am happy too ;-) Absolutely fantastic show! Watching and greetings from Dortmund in Germany.
Bernd Mai - Germany
Many thanks, very honoured!
Pietrino Di Sebastiano - Italy
Honorable Mention and a nomination! I'm thrilled that this new "venture" in the world of Still Life Photography for me turns out this well. I want to thank Clemens and Neeltje van der Ven for giving me the opportunity to work in their City mansion and use their rare and Beautiful Art Collection.
Frank van Driel - Netherlands
I am 59 years and a late starter as photographer so it is a great stimulus for me to be nominated. Special thanks for my wife Ines and my daughters Cecilia, Malena and Veronica who always encourage me, to Gabriel Valansi a great Argentine photographer and mentor of my projects, Micaela Gurevich and Carlos Lanus my assistants. I can’t believe that this outstanding jury has nominated me among so many participants and be at an equivalent level with some remarkable colleagues. The house belongs to my sister in law and I wanted to capture an aura and warmth of family life that for me is very special. Many thanks to the organizers and jurors.
Pablo Madanes - Argentina
Thanks so much for the nominee "Coroando Morning" in the Americana category. I am honored. Congrats to the winners, great work!
Mark Wade - USA
Thank you, thank you again also for the two nominees in “Children of the world” and “Silhouette”, both in Amateur category and both highly significant for me because strictly connected to my native land. And again my compliments to the jury and to all the other photographers selected for their fantastic works. Best regards to all!
Nicola Roberto - Italy
I am very honored to have been awarded Amateur Nominations in Americana (two), People (one) and Still Life (one)... which join my previous nominations in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Annual Color Awards and my six awards in the 6th Annual Black & White Spider Awards... Congratulations to all the participants, winners and nominees as well as the judges and of course, the Color Awards organization... Thank you very much...
Allen Lubitz - USA
I am thrilled that 6 of my images in the categories of Americana, Still Life's and Landscapes are nominated at the 5th Annual Photographer Masters Cup. The panel of judges is so very impressive and I am personally honored to have my work recognized by these talented, well renowned individuals. I am also honored to have my work included and on display with so many gifted photographers around the world. Thanks so much for this opportunity.
Laurie McCormick - USA
I'm very honored to be awarded two nominations this year, especially as the jury is made up of so many well respected industry figures. I'd like to thank a couple of people who helped with the creation of 'light breakfast' Jennie Webster who styled it, and Ridley West who built the 4 foot plate. My vision was to create a shot that made people look twice and put a smile on their face.
David Sykes - UK
I am thrilled to have the honour of receiving this award from such an amazing group of judges and even more so amongst so many world class photographers. A big congratulations to the category winners and thank you for appreciating the different view i have taken on sports photography.
Chris McLennan - New Zealand
I am ecstatic with the announcement about my winning as I was astonished about what I had captured when I was photographing the Moon. It truly was an "Unexpected Encounter". The Moon has been my subject of interest for many years due to its spelling being the same as my last name and its fascinating nature. I am very grateful to my family, especially to my wife for her support in many ways. I feel honored to have been selected by so many respectful jury members and being honored with so many talented and amazing photographers from around the world. This surely is one of the great moments in my life as a photographer. Thank you everyone for making this possible!
Jamison Moon - USA
Thanks for the four nominations and the Honorable mention I’ve received for my silhouette photo “The sky walkers_04”. It’s really an honour and it really helps me because this January I had to close my own gallery, first of all I was a bit sad but I know changes are always good and everything that happens to your life is positive… so now in this “crisis days” it’s a bit of hope and a bit of light to my life to receive this prize and to be a nominee, that in fact is already a prize and makes me work harder. Thanks to all the jury, we need people like you that recognise our work. Thanks & Love from Cadaqués!!!
Oscar Amoros - Spain
I am honored that my photos are selected by such a world class Jury. This award is very significant for me, especially as my work was judged against outstanding photographs taken by most talented photographers. I strive to evoke a special emotion on the viewer and I hope that I succeeded doing it.
Matty Karp - Israel
This is my first foray into the Masters Cup and I am both delighted and honored to be a Nominee in the Silhouette category for my image, "Camels at Sunset, Rajasthan, India". I deem the standard of photography in this contest as nothing short of brilliant... quite exceptional. It is a privilege to be a participant and to be surrounded and embraced by the great talent and diversity of all the artists whose works have been acknowledged either as winners or nominees. The Amateur class works are truly inspirational... and, as an Amateur, I find it humbling, exceedingly so, to have participated and to have, indeed, been selected as one of the Nominees. The standard and genius of the works displayed in this contest exhort me to better myself in my own photography. Thank you.
Gillian Marshall - USA
I am very happy to be nominated in three categories in Masters Cup. I entered the contest when I saw the beauty of the photos of winners in previous years and the quality of jurors, I just wanted to participate. I'm very honored to be part of this group of great photographers.
Bruno Falcão - Brazil
I'm thrilled and honored to be nominated in the categories of Americana, Nature & Silhouette. Great images this year. Thanks to all the judges!
Marie Kotschedoff - USA
First of all, I would like to thank you for this opportunity. It is wonderful to be part of this group of great photographers with such unique shots. It is great to be recognized for something that was not done with a profit goal, but rather only driven by passion. This shot summarizes in itself my passion for photography. After working hard for many years on commercial photography, perhaps some of that feeling is lost. But, this nomination brings me back to the passion I once had in the beginning of my career. Best wishes for all!
Rafael Pereira - Brazil
I was particularly delighted to have two more nominations in the people and portrait categories. Many thanks to the organizers of the contest and of course to the jury. Good night from Greece!
Ioannis Gousgounis - Greece
I am beyond thrilled and humbled to receive this incredible honor from such a prestigious panel of judges. Thank You! I also want to thank my partner, studio manager, producer and my best friend, who happen to be the same person; Tony Rodio. And of course, Miss Anita for sharing her incredible face and fearless soul with the world. Thanks also to my Dear sweet Daddy who always encouraged me to pursue my dreams and to the incredibly talented photographers around the globe that inspire me to keep pushing to do my best work in this powerful medium. Best light everyone!
Liesa Cole - USA
Congratulations to all the winners. The quality of contest is very high. This year I entered as Professional and received 5 nominations. Many thanks to jury. I will enter Photo Master Cup next year!
Viet Van Tran - Vietnam
I want to thanks the jury who have honored this work which is so important to me. This will give me even more energy to drive my passion into this book's project, talk with my images about life passing by and keep meeting those incredible people. Thanks again.
Stephane Najman - Canada
It is an honor and privilege to be nominated in the Amateur Portrait category for the Photography Masters Cup. It is wonderful to see so many participants from all over the world competing and winning at this competition. It is a wonderful way to bring the world closer together in a peaceful and harmonious way through pictures. Thank you once again. I look forward to being part of this family in the coming years.
Samu Devarajan - India
I am proud being nominated for the Photocup this year. This picture is part of my Portrait Studies I took with my Medium Format Camera and spent a lot of time with. Congratulations to all the other nominees and winners.
Daniel Lathwesen - Germany
It is a great honor to have 2 of my photographs selected in such an important contest: even though they were just nominated, I feel such a pride... This success gives me more energy in continuing my work.
Luigi Fieni – Italy
I would like to dedicate this award to my two greatest influences in photography, W Eugene Smith and my father. I would also like to thank my family for all their love and support through my times of absence, both when I am abroad or just in my photography. And lastly I want to bring awareness to International Alert which is an independent peace building organisation whose work I have been supporting for the last five years and who work with people who are directly affected by violent conflict to improve their prospects of peace.
Jonathan Banks - UK
It’s an honour and a privilege to receive 4 nominations amongst such an amazing group of works!
David Naman - Canada
I still can't believe it... This has been a great night for me. I want to thank the jurors for my three nominees and two honorable mentions. This means a lot to me. I'm proud to be among such great artists. Congrats all!
Silvia Ganora - Italy
Being one of the winners of this remarkable award is up to now the most important recognition of my work. It gives me self-confidence and encourages me evolving my style of photography. I am grateful to this international jury for selecting my picture. The contrast between tradition and innovation in India shown in this scene touched me very much.
Ulrike Lugert - Germany
Honestly I do not have many words to express my happiness to be here, with my photographs, among all these great photographers. I just want to thank everyone who contributed to tell this story, from the Iranians who made it possible, to you who have appreciated. Thank you.
Pietro Masturzo - Italy
Being nominated in a world contest like this is an honour. Joy and pride. Things get much better when this happens, thanks to a picture that reminds me of the best travel/photography experiences I had in my life during that trip to Yemen. In these days, I wish only they could give peace a chance...
Dinos Michail - Greece
When I think about photography and competitions it always points out that no matter how many pixels your camera has, the Spirit of a photograph lasts longer than anything else. Thanks to everyone at the Photography Masters Cup for counting my moments into your archive.
Peter Nitsch - Germany
I am honored to have all three of my images nominated, the Masters Cup is such a prestigious award and the standard of work that I have seen from prior year's winners has always been of such impeccable quality, it's very rewarding to be judged on the same level as the other nominees. I could not have achieved these images without having such an amazing group of friends and family to model for me, so I give a big thanks to Tariq Ali, Dempsey Tonks, John, Constantine, Liston and Slave labor for their help in setting up the human swing series. Just to get my work in front of such an esteemed panel of judges was reward enough. Thank you to all of the judges and to the International Color Awards / Masters Cup for making this possible.
Lee Tonks - USA
I am deeply honored to be a nominee in this prestigious competition. In the snowy mountains above Murree in Pakistan a group of young women in a small roadside shelter generously shared their food with us - 6 complete strangers from Europe with no common language warmed their feet by the coals as we all drank chai. The feeling of warmth, openness and hospitality of the Pakistani people we met on our journey is something that stays with you. Congratulations on running another great show this year - some absolutely great photographs. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
Gary Wornell - Finland
I am highly honored to be nominated in the prestigious Photography Masters Cup. I am grateful to the organizers of the competition.
Arup Ghosh - India
I am grateful to the Masters Cup for choosing images from my series "Not In Your Face" because it will help spread the word on the reason I take these pictures. Intolerance and judgment is a common reaction to how people dress: don’t judge a book by its cover.
Susan A. Barnett - USA
Congratulations to the over-all winners. What a show this has been. This is my 4TH year and every show is more exciting than the last. What a surprise and a huge honor to win my category (Amateur Nude). There were so many fabulous nominees. I really want to thank my wife who has supported me in so many ways and who is also my critic. Congratulations to all.
John Hamburger - USA
We are delighted with a Merit of Excellence and Honorable Mention in Nudes and all the nominations because we consider this Masters Cup the highest quality contest in images and jury. We thank all our models for their participation in our projects.
Diogo & Diamantino, DDiArte - Portugal
Thank's a lot for the Nominee in "Nude" Amateur. I'm very happy about it. My photo is from the art-project "Metamorphosen", bodypainted humans in nature. The Bodypainter was Jörg Düsterwals from Hameln. Second photographer was Laila pregizer, Germany.
Uwe Schmida - Germany
I'm so happy! Had not expect that... Thank you. Many greetings from Norway.
Susanne Eftevand - Norway
The Nominees gallery in Nature is superb, I am so amazed! My honest admirations to all photographers exhibited there and to the jury for showing such excellent taste. A nomination in Nature this year is worth a Merit of Excellence for me!!!
Marco Benedetti - Switzerland
Thank you to the Photography Masters Cup and judging panel! I feel privileged and excited to be awarded an Honorable Mention in the Abstract category, as well as a nomination in the Fine Art category. Reviewing the nominees in all categories, I find an impressive range of images and talent - and the jury list is equally impressive. Congratulations to all my fellow nominees and winners!
Christine McDonough - USA
Congrats to EVERYBODY from Budapest!!! fantastic project with excellent galleries!!! very exciting... thanks for the WORLD CLASS JURY !!! fantastic organization !!! CONGRATS for all the professional and amateur photographer !!! Beautiful live exhibition !!! and thanks for the prizes !!!
Beatrix Jourdan - Senegal
Thank you to the Photography Masters Cup, for sponsoring this amazing competition and to the jurors who found my image deserving of an award. Winning 1st Place – Outstanding Achievement in the Nature category is a stunning and thrilling honor. It is also an inspiration for me to continue to look for those images that are literally in my own “backyard.” Thank you!
Barbara Leven - USA
I am very honored to have been presented with this award and humbled that my work was chosen by such a prestigious jury.
Manuel Cosentino - Italy
Considering the prestigious jurors, and the quality of the other photographers, I'm very honored to have won Third Place in the Nature category. In my work, an actual scene, combined with the illusory nature of light painting, sets up a resonance in the interaction between "real" and "unreal". For me, there is a spirited glow to these images, and a sense of stillness and quietness, which I find evocative and beautiful. Thank you!
Harold Ross - USA
I am so excited and touched by this honor. Inspiration comes in so many different forms for an artist. The things that move me are never far away: a frog, a dragonfly, a grasshopper. It requires a choice to slow down and see. To really see. If my images can remind others to do so, then I've succeeded.
Michele Doucette - USA
Thank you for the honorable recognition! I strongly believe in the visual language and its potential to exceed boarders. Growing up under tall mountains raising directly from the fjord, early on I got a close relationship to nature. Through photography I want to show my gratitude, and our responsibility for this beautiful globe. My thanks to everybody involved in nominating my works.
Elly Prestegard - Norway
I am delighted to be nominated again. I feel appreciated in the way I ‘look at the world’, the way I subsequently take pictures and then my ‘eye’ in choosing which pictures to enter for the contest. This proces makes the images dear to me, but being nominated increases that feeling. Thank you for the recognition.
Hennie Kempen - Netherlands
Every photographer sets goals. Goals of quality and originality for each photo and goals of recognition by peers and top professionals. Being selected as a nominee by the prestigious Photo Masters Cup competition jury is an affirmation of my efforts.
Leah Abrahams - USA
I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be a winner of such a prestigious award, and to be deemed part of such an eclectic mix of photographers. I was out walking in London’s famous Borough Market looking for inspiration when I stumbled across these fragile mushrooms. The smallest is half the size of the tiniest finger nail. I was captivated by the integral beauty and inherent detail of something so small and delicate; I just had to capture it! A huge thank you to my team of Food Stylists, my long suffering assistants! my agent Angela Woods, the Photography Master Cup, and of course the judges for making all this possible. Thanks a million, and I look forward to the 6th Annual..
Hilary Moore - UK
It's an honour to win this important award. The picture is from my first editorial that was published in a print magazine. Therefore I'd like to thank Ryan C. founder of the ASTONISH Magazine who believed in me and of course my family and the whole team who helped to realize this wonderful project.
Marie-Louise Cadosch - Switzerland
Merci, merci, merci for the MERIT OF EXCELLENCE in Fashion. Big honour! Watching from Switzerland and enjoying the great galleries of nominees and winners.
Marco Benedetti - Switzerland
I am very thrilled to be among the winners of the Photo Masters Cup/Color Awards. I am excited and happy to have one Honorable Mention and four Nominations. Photo Luz de Luna was shot inside a big stable at sundown where very little light came in. The Moon was already out so my intention was to have the mare reflecting moon light and that is what the title means. I am honored to have been recognized by the judges and everyone responsible of this prestigious awards. I am already looking forward to next year's participation and I thank everyone.
Viveca Venegas - USA
Thank you to the distinguished judges and inspirational fellow photographers. It is indeed an honor to be included as a nominee in the category of Fine Art photography. A special thanks to my wife for her patience while I stuffed her inside the pear!
Ron Schwager - USA
I am honored and proud to receive this nomination. Thanks to everyone that was part of this selection. I want to express my gratitude for the unconditional support of everyone who believed in the proposal and made this nomination possible. I dedicate this nomination to each and every one of you.
Denise Lira-Ratinoff - Chile
I thank you for the honor of participating in this award. Thanks to the Masters Cup and for the selection of so many subjects that I find myself among in this wonderful exhibition. May I add thanks to Rishon Lezion Club members and the Manager of this club who drove me to send my pictures.
Arik Kaneh - Israel
My esteemed colleagues and honored judges, thank you for granting me the honor of nomination, for the second year in a row. Someone told me to be nominated is to win. I agree with this sentiment in the context of those who don’t try, can’t win. I am not sure what separates my art (photography) from those who weren’t nominated, or from those who actually won. What I do know is that the beauty of photography is that it can bring people together and, as the adage goes, speak a thousand words in any language. I am proud and honored to be considered among the ranks of those who do speak to the world, and I pray that my work brings, joy, happiness, love, light and healing to the people of the world.
David Neal Swomley, Ph.D. - USA
Thank you to the Photography Master's Cup for their recognition of my work. It's incredibly rewarding to know that my images connect with people. There's an excitement when I capture the feeling of a place; something that was always there, but something that can be so elusive. My sincere thanks.
John Fitzpatrick - USA
Thank you for my nomination in Fine Art, I would like to thank Carlo Irek and the team at 4Corners for their generous support and assistance with the project. Part of a series of photographs made around Lake Geneva in Switzerland, it took several days for this particular image to come together. It was worth the wait however, as the final image fulfilled the vision I had for the shot.
Richard James Taylor - UK
Thanks so much for my nomination this year, it is a real real honor. To be nominated amongst top photographers is a dream come true! This photo BRUNO means the world to me as he was my best friend and passed away last year unfortunately..... I photograph animals for the local Bahamas Humane Society, as I am a profound animal lover all my profits of my photography goes towards charity. I want to thank the organizers and judges for all the time and effort they have put into this.
Patricia Vazquez - Bahamas
My image called “Wondering Nigh” is chosen in the 5th Annual Master’s Cup as a Nominee in the category of Fine Art. Thank you for the acknowledgment of my art! I am grateful to be included among such an outstanding group of photographers and their work!
Jennifer Broussard - USA
Thank you for this nomination and validation! I have been expressing my joy of art with paint, shapes and colors since I was a little girl. I began as a painter, evolved into a photographer, and eventually began painting on my photographic prints. I used to hand-paint vivid colors on my Cibachrome prints, altering reality with images that surprise and intrigue. Now I scan my one-of-a-kind hand-painted prints, enhance them with Photoshop and produce limited edition archival digital prints.
Jane Gottlieb - USA
Thanks for the honor to be in the hall of fame at the 5th Masters Cup. Big thanks especially to the dedicated jury sorting year after year the best among the best. These awards will certainly remain as milestones in my photography career.
Marco Benedetti - Switzerland
it's amazing. BIG THANKS to jury! Congratulations to the other winners!
Jan Stovka - Slovakia
I'm really impressed , honored, and surprised to be awarded Honor of Distinction in aerial, professionnal, and nominee in abstract! I find geometry and abstraction in aerial views fascinating and this distinction is a very strong encouragement, and satisfaction. I also see that there is room for improvement: Mark Holtzman's "burning bush" is absolutely amazing! Many thanks to all fellow photographer for their participation to this superb show.
Philippe Graindorge - France
Thank you so much to win an honorable mention in the category Architecture, professional. I am proud to see my photo back between all the great participants of the Color Awards! So many beautiful photos here and I thank the organization and jury to make this happen for the 5th time already. Up to the next 5 years of great photography!
Sander Steins - Netherlands
Thank you very much for honoring me with a nomination in the Architecture section.
Ioannis Gousgounis - Greece
I'm particularly honoured to receive a nomination in Children of the World as the quality of photographers in the category is high. The image, part of a series on Tibetan Buddhism, portrays two novice monks travelling across the Himalayan plateau to study in Lhasa. The boys were full of high spirits, however this seems to catch them at a quieter moment, perhaps reflecting on what may lay ahead at the end of this long journey.
Richard James Taylor - UK
Being an International Color Awards Photography Masters Cup nominee is a very important step in the way I am following in order to build a meaningful photography project. Congratulations to the jury who made a beautiful selection. The pictures that have being seen here offer stories hidden in the moment after the seen action which are the most important elements."
Bruno Costa e Silva - Brazil
A photograph is not only a ticket to the world but also to one's inner self. A captured moment goes beyond borders, languages, culture and cuts straight to a deeper place that we're all familiar with. When you look at an image, you witness a part of the story. The beginning and end are for you to create. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and I feel very honored and blessed that mine were heard.
Georges Yazbek - USA
This is a great honor for me, I thank the jury members for their quality of choice and fair judgment, the eye of the specialist in the industry of photo planet.
Panos Hanjaras - Greece
As a very proud Dutch photographer, I thank the Jury of the Photography Masters Cup for granting me two nominations and for giving me this unique opportunity to show my work to the world. I hope that my photographs will help telling the story of millions of orphans and abandoned children around the world.
Hans de Vries - Netherlands
Just wanted to say thanks so much for my Honorable Mention in the Architecture category , "Atlantic Road" is a staggering location and the ultimate car photographers play thing. Norway at its finest. Thanks again.
Richard Seymour - UK
It’s a pleasure and a great honor to be here with such artists and to have been awarded with 2nd place winner in Architecture Amateur category. Many thanks to all, especially to the distinguished jury members for the high appreciation of my work. In many ways we can define photography. For me it's research, reflection, cultural enrichment, but also instinct and passion. I consider each goal as a stimulus and a new starting-line.
Nicola Roberto – Italy
I would like to thank you for the honorable mention, mostly in such an important event like this one, which stimulates the art of photography. I would also like to thank all the people who collaborate for the success of this event. I feel very happy in participating. Wishing success!
Victor Almeida - Brazil
Sometimes, when I make photographs I "feel" that the image captured is good. If also my colleagues don`t criticize them too I think that yes it was what I thought. This happened with the images sent to the Master Cup, and if they are also recognized by an elite jury, I think it is still worth this profession which is also my biggest passion. Thanks!
Jose Manuel Bielsa - Spain
I have been waiting to be 63 to submit to the Awards competitions, and bingo you gave me one, I guess it was worth waiting. I should probably have tried earlier, this illustrate the saying “No try no success” Or: when you take risk you succeed some time, when you don’t take risk -never. Thanks to my two boys Tom and Lou, who actually push me to submit. Thanks to all of you, as this Awards give me joy, confidence and recognition. Humans are strange nesting birds, they should think twice before there are no more trees to call home, by cutting the branch we are sitting on. I had the idea for a long time, but it was worth keeping the idea and realizing it. Maybe you give me an addiction, I’ll be back soon, as there is a better place than second. “If you realize your dream it’s because it was not big enough.
Jean-Paul Nacivet - France
I have been the recipient of quite a few awards, both locally and abroad, but receiving 3 nominations in the Masters Cup on my first attempt is of great satisfaction. Having your work judged and appreciated by such a distinguished panel of artists and related experts means a lot to photographers. In my case, where photographing the performing arts and architecture is a passion, these nominations carry more weight. It is also enlightening to see the other nominations and award winners. I look forward to future participation in these awards.
Joseph P Smith - Malta
When they say I'm honored just to be nominated, now I know what that means. Although Exit didn't win, I am honored my image made it to nominee status... thank you!
Pat Sweeney - USA
Thank you so much for this Nominee distinction. It is a great honour to have my image among such an outstanding collection from amazing photographers, and to have it reviewed by such a distinguished jury. Thanks also to my wife for her patience and support, and for allowing me to purchase camera gear.
David Koiter - Canada
It is both humbling and an honor to be recognized by the International Color Awards Photography Masters Cup. I appreciate the gifted artists and professionals who juried this competition. They have demonstrated unselfishness and a willingness to take the time to encourage others. It is ironic that as an architect my photograph of a Sikh Temple in India (Architecture) would primarily feature the transitory nature of decorative bunting.
David Layton - India
Participating at the Masters Cup has been for me the opportunity to submit my work to the judgment of an important International Jury. Being on the list of nominees is therefore a source of great personal satisfaction.
Andrea Ciofi degli Atti - Italy
Many thanks for looking at my images. Glad other people like what I see.
Peter Meyer - Australia
I would like to thank the jurors and members of the photo community. Being honored in the Photo Masters Cup is a great distinction and I enjoy this competition each and every year. I truly admire the photography that is a part of this competition and look forward to next year.
Ian Spanier - USA
I am very happy that my photo of the Colorado Horseshoe Bend was nominated in the Americana Professional Category. Looks like there was again a great selection of images and I am proud that my entry is among those selected. I would like to thank the judges for this opportunity, and congratulate all of my fellow nominees as well as the winners of this year's competition.
Harvey Duze - USA
The Photography Masters Cup captures the best creative work from photographers around the world and it is indeed an honor to have my images included with such distinguished company. I believe the eye responds favorably to balance and symmetry when these qualities are manifested in a photograph. This applies to an image of a human face as much as to a landscape or a still life. If I can capture this symmetry in my photographs, then I am truly satisfied ..."
Alex Capri - Hong Kong
I am glad to see that my picture 'In between' in Abstract is a nominee. Thanks very much.
Ronny Ritschel - Germany
I'm so happy to see I won an honorable mention with my image 'Wing' in the Aerial category! Many thanks!!!!
Silvia Ganora - Italy
Would like to thank Color Awards for creating opportunities to both professional and amateurs photographers to have their work known worldwide. Watching the stream from a gallery opening in Portugal and bringing photography as relevant art medium to the spotlight!
Diogo Moreira - Portugal
I feel truly honored to be the recipient of the "1st Place - Outstanding Achievement" for Advertising. As an artist, it is heartwarming to know your creation is not just accepted but also awarded amongst finest entries from the world that are judged by the best in the industry. The feeling of surprise and disbelief has now settled as a proud memory that will remain with me forever and will instill the passion of coming back with bigger and better work for the times to come. Thank you!
Amit Dey - India
I am glad to see that a rather quiet picture "Snow Form" in Abstract is a Nominee. Only I and now you appreciated it. Thanks.
Mayda Rumberg - USA
It is with humility and appreciation that I accept the Honorable Mention award in the Abstract category for the image, "East 12th Street, NYC". The wall painting, on view for a brief time, is no more. Thank you for allowing this special New York moment to be shared.
Henry Joseph - USA
I'm really thrilled and honored to be among the nominees in the Abstract categories! Thanks to the judges for choosing my works and congrats to all the participating fellow artists!
Silvia Ganora - Italy