Architecture nominee

Glen Canyon Dam, Page, Arizona. The other side is the Lake Powell, one of the largest reservoir in the U.S. In the recent 20 years, because of climate changes, the water level dropped at times to less than 40% of its full scale. The power station of the dam was at the verge of losing capacity to generate electricity. What you saw is a worker operating on a bed of algae at the bottom of the dam, September 2019. Look how small a human is compared to the scale of the structure, yet observe the immense impact humans can make on our environment.

Zili Zhang is a fine art photographer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. His portfolio includes a wide range of subjects, from soothing landscapes, street portraits, to creative photography. For Zhang, photography is much more than just capturing the moment, it can be a powerful tool to convey ideas and evoking emotions. His work embodies his motto of "Simple. Beautiful. Meaningful.”
Awards:
2020 The 17th Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest - Finalist
2022-2023 LensCulture Photography Awards - Editor’s Pick X 5
2022 PhotoPlace Gallery “Portals” Competition - Winner
2022 Top 10 Fine Art Photo Contest - Finalist
2022 Rowayton Arts Center Photography & Sculpture Show - Honorable Mention
2023 Photo Review Competition 2023 - Winner
2023 Siena Creative Awards - Shortlist
2023 ReFocus Awards World Photo Annual - Honorable Mention, People’s Vote Award
2023 International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention
2023 Eyeshot Magazine Open Call - Semi-finalist
2023 ReFocus Awards Black and White - Honorable Mentions in Concept & Street
2023 Chromatic Awards - 3rd Place(Environmental), Honorable Mentions in Natural & Portrait