TITLE: Aircrafts #5

When I embark on the exhilarating endeavor of shooting planes, I keep my gaze fixed not only on the magnificent aircraft but also on the enthralling smoke trails they leave behind. I recognize the profound impact these trails can have on the composition, imbuing my photographs with a sense of movement, drama, and an ethereal beauty that captivates the beholder. With each click of the shutter, I strive to create a visual masterpiece, where the planes and their smoke trails become intertwined in a symphony of flight and artistry.

AUTHOR: Yancho Sabev (Belgium)

Awards:
2017: Silver medal in the category “People / Lifestyle” at the Tokyo International Photo Awards
2019: Two bronze medals in the categories “Action” and “Portrait” at One Eyeland photo competition
Silver medal in the category “Architecture” and Three Honorable mentions in the categories “Nature”, “Visual Arts”, “Photojournalism” at the International Chromatic Awards
2020: First place in the photo competition “Space and time”
Bronze medal in the category "Street" at the One Eyeland "World’s Top 10 Black & White Photo Contest"
Bronze medal in the category “Abstract” at the One Eyeland “World’s Top 10 Fine Art Photo Contest”
Bronze medal in the category "Landscape" at the RISE International Photography Awards
Silver medal in the category “Landscape” and two Honorable Mentions in de categories “Portrait” and “Street” at the Chromatic Awards
2021: Bronze medal - Honor of Distinction - in category "Abstract" and an Honorable mention in the category "Silhouette" at the Annual International Color Awards
Selected as one of 101 best contemporary portrait photographers at The International Portrait Photographer of the Year
2022: Silver medal and Merit of Excellence in Portrait category at the Black & White Spider Awards
Bronze medal in "Street" category and Honorable mention in the "landscape" category at the Chromatic Awards
Silver medal at One Eyeland the World’s Top 10 Black & White Photographers and Rang #1 among all Belgium photographers
2023: Gold medal in the category "Abstract" and Silver medal in the category "Long Exposure" at the MUSE Photography Awards