WINNERS

Deserted Refuel

  • Photographer
    Brice Weaver, United States
  • Prize
    Bronze Winner in Photojournalism/Environmental

This image captures a hauntingly silent moment at a once-bustling desert stop, now a ghost of the past reclaimed by time and nature. Shot on Ilford Delta 100, 120 film, it’s part of a series exploring the forgotten edges of the Salton Sea. These abandoned places echo with untold stories and stalled journeys. Stark shadows and graffiti intensify the mood, making this “Deserted Refuel” station a striking symbol of solitude, decay, and the quiet passage of time in an expansive, forgotten landscape.