Harmony

This tender symbiosis of two giraffes and their rhythmic shapes stood out to us all. They really benefit from the black background to create a striking graphic image, working perfectly with the pattern on their bodies and accentuating the curves and form, as if they are one. A fantastic moment captured.

The simple inversion of the tree against a white backdrop we felt really heightened the details of the tree itself. It made us look at the structure of the branches and foliage much more and also see the harmony of its form. This tree in particular was the overwhelming favourite of the panel. It reminded us of the shape of a human heart, also, with veins and ventricles. The harmony and balance throughout the image requires prolonged viewing.

We loved the fractured light which felt harmonious from the lyrical visuals, we all thought of music when we saw this. The palette works really well and gives it an expressionistic tone. A really great stylistic use of the photographic form.

The interplay of lines intersecting, overlapping and the harmony between the two circles amidst the linear really works with this subtle palette. The textures also compliment each other. We liked the cropping of this image, rendering it to a set of plains rather than a specific location which is apparent upon longer inspection. A nice use of geometry and photography.

The combination of graphic sharp lines and subtle indentations on the backdrop and fabric combined with a bisection of the image emerges as if from the 1920s/30s, in the traditions of Jaromír Funke and Frederick Sommer combined. Fantastic use of form, shadow and above all harmony.