TITLE: Colossal Shade

This place has always fascinated me, and many times I have found very interesting weather situations. I arrived very early, pitch black, a thick fog enveloped the whole lake and nearby forests. Knowing the place already, I searched for a new composition trying to figure out it because I did not see the whole scene. When the light began to lighten on, the thick fog began to thin out and reveal the beautiful Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

AUTHOR: Thomas de Franzoni (Italy)

Thomas de Franzoni is a photographer known for his evolving style that captures mood, light, and atmosphere in distinct ways.
Over time, however, Thomas style has shifted towards a more monochromatic, black-and-white palette. This transition has introduced a different kind of mood to his work—more introspective, moody, and timeless.

- A W A R D S

Category Winner - Minimalism, Golden Shot Awards (2026)
Gold Winner Rank #1 Italy - One Eyeland Black and White Photo Awards (2025)
Great B&W Photographer - 35Awards Black and White Awards (2025)
Photographer of the Year - Architecture, reFocus World Photo Annual (2025)
Photographer of the Year - Minimalism, reFocus World Photo Annual (2024)
Discovery of the Year - Architecture, Exposure One Awards (2024)
Category Winner — Minimalism, Phi Photography Awards (2025)
Category Winner - Minimalism, International Artistic Photography Awards (2025)
1st Place — Fine Art, Monovisions Photography Awards (2025)
1st Place — Fine Art, Nexus Photography Awards (2025)
1st Place — Fine Art Architecture, Phi Photography Awards (2025)
Gold Winner - Fine Art, One Eyeland (2024)