The Masterclass Winners
We are proud to announce the winners of our first The Macallan Masterclass judged by Albert Watson.
First prize
Waiting for the Eclipse
By Luke Bhothipiti
The story:
A photograph of my friends standing around a fire for warmth waiting for the lunar eclipse on 12/21/2010. We all made the trip into the country for the best possible view of an event that only comes around every 460 years. This would also be the last photograph of everyone together before they would embark on their own personal journeys.
Albert Watson commented:
‘I like the intent of the shot, the composition, the ice cold of the sky, and the ghostly group of figures around the warm fire. It spoke to me emotionally. Of all the entries, this image felt to me the most original.’
Runners up
Second Prize
The Raging Bull
By Muhammad Fadli
The story:
Pacu Jawi, which means The Bull's Race, is a traditional festival of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a celebration of the farmer for the previous harvesting season.
Albert Watson commented:
‘It's just simply a great piece of spontaneous photography that captures the power of the event perfectly.’
Third Prize
A Motion Shot of a 1948 GMC
By John Jackson
The story:
It just shows the loneliness of being out on the open road alone in some vintage Iron, and that's what makes it special to me.
Albert Watson commented:
‘The stillness of the sky and car contrasting against the apparent speed of the road. The composition and contrast is excellent.’
Fourth Prize
Dark Night so Cold and Lonely
By Rob Dallas
The story:
Not being afraid of cold weather, I stepped outside on this dark, so cold and lonely night. I found the bleakness of a winter's night and captured the real beauty of the contrast and color ...leaving just the distant sign orange ... warm and inviting ... like a fire or hearth ...winter is not just cold, it is also a place to find warmth.
Albert Watson commented:
‘...{a} wonderful night shot in the snow. Technically excellent, and for sure the title ‘cold and lonely’ is appropriate. You feel this in the photograph.’
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