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Round One Black & White
Always by far the most popular round of APOY, it takes a lot for an image to stand out in this category. The judges were looking for an imaginative approach combined with top-notch execution and processing, and – above all – a valid reason for the image being in black & white as opposed to colour.
It takes a clear vision on the part of the photographer to create a powerful black & white image – standing in front of a scene and seeing how it would work when stripped of colour takes practice, but when it works the results can be powerful and memorable.
The best part of this round is the sheer variety. Anything goes, so classic street shots, portraiture, still life and more are guaranteed to make an appearance. It makes the judging more of a challenge, but it’s always a satisfying and exciting one.
1 Boris Bekelman Israel 100pts
Unknown
‘A well-thought-out still
