WINNERS

Mechanical Rhythms

  • Photographer
    Valentin Vollmer, Germany
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention

This series explores abstract compositions found in industrial materials, tools, and surfaces. Shot on analog film, each frame reveals the poetic potential of structure, repetition, and reflection. By focusing on form, texture, and symmetry, the images transcend function and evoke a tactile, almost meditative quality. Grain, blur, and imperfection become part of the visual language—emphasizing the human gaze within mechanical environments.