TITLE: Urban Reflections

This image has been taken with a smartphone in Lyon [France].
An every day street life moment caught on picture. It summarize for me all the reflections about contemporary society as well as the way of living side by side of old and new.

AUTHOR: Roberto Ardone (France)

Former biologist and painter I am a passionate amateur photographer. Born in Italy, I now live in France. Everything I know about photography is self-educated. Internet research, inspiration from the works of other photographers and some kind advice from professional photographers helped me to progress. And, of course, a lot of work trying things out. I have experimented photographing in all sorts of genres, from landscape to portraits and architecture. I am continuously trying to learn more about how to express myself through my work.

Awards:
• TIFA 2025: Honorable Mention in Special-Smartphone Photography for "Urban Reflections" + Honorable Mention in Architecture-Interiors for "I'm Going Upstairs"
• ND Awards 2025: Two Honorable Mentions in Special: Mobile Photography
• Px3 2025: Bronze- Category: Architecture/Cityscape Non-Professional, single entry “Shinjuku Mode Gakuen [B&W]”
• IPA 2025: Honorable Mention Non-Professional - single entry “38th Floor Staircase [Take #3]” – Category: Architecture Interior.
• IPA 2025: “Official Selection Non-Professional” - single entry “38th Floor staircase [Take #3], Category: Architecture Interior.
• IPA 2025: “Official Selection Non-Professional”, single entry “The Bride”, Category: Special, Smartphone Photography.
• Monovisions B&W Photography Awards 2025: Honorable Mention - Street Photography Category – Single entry: “Urban Reflections”.
• Annual Photography Awards 2024: Honorable Mention – Special Category: Mobile Photography – series “38th Floor Staircase”.