TITLE: S For Simplicity

With increasing levels of complexity in our lives, I’ve come to the realisation that it is important to strip back and just be. With this clarity of thought, I made the short journey to the coast with the aim of deconstructing the multiple layers in this scene. With black and white in mind, I achieved this by applying a long exposure to smooth out the waves which accentuated the simplicity of the sea defences. I balanced the wind farms in the background bringing into focus how sustainability can co-exist with and support nature and vice versa.

AUTHOR: Costas Kariolis (United Kingdom)

Outdoor & Travel Photographer.

Seascapes, landscapes and urban environments are where I find my photographic inspiration. I am drawn to water and fascinated with interpreting movement, light as well as rugged and varied environments. My photographic work is described as authentic and minimalist. I am passionate about sustainability and the natural health benefits of the great outdoors.

2024
Honorable Mention. BnW Minimalist Photography Prize.

2023
3x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards

2022
2x Commended. The Sunday Times Landscape Photographer Of The Year.
Bronze Winner. Prix de la Photographie, Paris (Px3)
3x Honorable Mention. Prix de la Photographie, Paris (Px3)
4x Official Selection. International Photography Awards
Honorable Mention. ​​​​​​​Minimalist Photography Awards
4x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards
Gallery Exhibition. Clampart

2021
2x Official Selection. Tokyo International Foto Awards
2x Bronze Winner. Budapest International Foto Awards
10 x Honorable Mention. Neutral Density Photography Awards
Shortlisted. Landscape Photographer Of The Year
Single Image Winner. Feature Shoot
5 x Honorable Mentions. International Photography Awards
Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards
3x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards
50 Best Black & White Minimalist Photographers. BnW Minimalist Photography
4x Shortlisted. Siena International Photography Awards
Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards
3x Honorable Mentions. Tokyo International Foto Awards
Gold & Bronze Winner. Tokyo International Foto Awards
Winner. Lakeland Photography Prize
2 x Honorable Mentions. International Photography Awards

2020
Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards
2x Shortlisted. Landscape Photographer Of The Year
Editors Pick. The Independent Photographer