Single Color
Here are all the winners in the Single Color 2024 category. The judge, Chris Harrison, speaks about his process and the winner selection.
First prize - Sébastien Durand, Color
This image stopped me in my tracks when I first saw it, and I couldn’t look away. It embodies all the elements of an exceptional photograph: it radiates joy, carries a sense of mystery, and captures a fleeting instant that speaks to connection and shared humanity. The way the dog’s face merges seamlessly with the woman’s expression is delightful, pure happiness. I also love that this image was taken on a crowded subway – where pets are rarely seen. The other passengers are absorbed in their own small worlds, as this magical connection unfolds unnoticed. It’s a reminder of beautiful, spontaneous moments that can occur even in the most mundane places.
Second prize - Thomas Hackenberg, Color
I’m captivated by the mysterious quality of this image. It took me a few moments to fully understand what I was seeing, which added to its intrigue. At first glance, it seems ordinary, but it reveals a deeper narrative. A painted figure – clearly not real – sits on what appears to be frosted glass, reaching out to a second figure. Interestingly, this second figure is a real person. The roles feel oddly reversed; the human behind the glass seems distant, almost absent, while the painted figure feels vividly alive, clinging with longing. Despite its simplicity, the image deeply resonates, exploring themes of connection and the blurred lines between reality and artifice.
Third prize - Gavin Libotte, Color
This wonderfully surreal and playful image offers an insect’s eye view of the human world, capturing a whimsical moment that makes us pause and question: what is this odd activity, and why is the moon so vividly crisp and prominent? On closer inspection, we realise it’s a game of ping pong, with a hand holding the paddle and the ball mid-flight. Yet our imagination is teased – could that really be the ball, or is it the most mysteriously full moon you’ve ever seen? I love how this image blends the mundane with the celestial, creating a scene that invites viewers to lose themselves in its dreamlike quality.
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