Kristines Worte zu ihrer Wahl:

This photograph holds a story.
It tells us about something all parents can relate to: the sick child.
The photograph is composed in a way that takes us straight to the sleeping child, and at first glance that’s what we see. Until our eyes move around the frame and see all the evidence of illness.
The medicine, the thermometer, the toys, the leftover grapes, the water bottle and being tucked into a soft blanket on the couch.
The light hits the scene beautifully, almost painterly and this child looks to be both loved and deeply cared for.
I picked this photograph because I could feel it, I could feel the presence of a caregiver and I could see a whole story within it.

Sabines Worte zu ihrer Wahl:

Besonders schätze ich an dem Bild seine Klarheit
und dadurch entstehende einfache Lesbarkeit.
Es gibt nichts im Bild, das nicht zur Geschichte gehört
und somit ablenken könnte.
Die Anordnung der Elemente im Bild ist sehr ausgewogen.
Die drei Kinder bilden ein Gleichgewicht mit dem Papa und der Robbe.

Außerdem wurde der perfekte Moment eingefangen, als die Robbe direkt auf die Hand des Papas zuschwimmt, und es erweckt den Eindruck,
als ob sich die beiden in die Augen schauen.
Die Tatsache, dass eines der Kinder auch noch die Handbewegung des Papas spiegelt, macht es für mich zu einem außergewöhnlichen Bild.

Liesbeths Worte zu ihrer Wahl:

This photo stood out to me right away.

First of all I like the framing so much. The light is beautiful, the way it comes through the windows creates beautiful lines and leads my eye. The red coat pops out and the patterns on the coat and the chairs compliment each other. I like the fact that this little, young child is sitting there by himself in a big, big train. It intrigues me in some way.

Emmas Worte zu ihrer Wahl:

I chose this photo because it’s the perfect meeting point of intention, mood, immersive experience and beautiful composition.

The photographer has really understood that using slow shutter enables them in this moment to capture the joy of childhood in a way that allows
the viewer to experience the feeling, and by putting the subject front
and centre it makes a strong statement, there is no denying their intent.
The choice to edit in black and white gives the image timeless feel,
which combined with the anonymity of the subject, means the picture transcends this moment to something that can be universally understood.
I love the juxtaposition of the tension in the arms and chains and the speed of the wind running through the hair, to the floppy legs and head,
suggesting complete submission to the moment.

But most importantly, when I look at this image I feel like I’m 5 again,
I can hear myself calling to my mum to push the swing higher,
I can feel the butterflies in my tummy as the swing swoops – a picture
that can conjure these sensations makes it a truly worthy winner.