WINNERS

Umbilical

  • Photographer
    Renan Nascimento, Brazil
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention

"UMBILICAL" dives into the soul, where the sea becomes not just a backdrop, but a vital source of energy. The black-and-white images, with marked contrast and noise, symbolize an endless search. The dive into saltwater is more than physical — it’s a return to essence. The human figure dissolves into the textures of the sea, floating between water mirrors and fish, as if identity is lost and found in the ocean's currents. Developed with caffenol, the series captures the fleeting, giving it the permanence of time.