Landscape nominee

The Dolomites in Italy, also called the "Pale Mountains” due to the pale gray color of their rocks, which resembles that of the moon's surface, have always inspired a sense of awe and fear in the people who lived at their foot, giving rise to incredible stories and legends. These "straight from the camera" photographs were taken in the Tre Cime Natural Park, from the Auronzo Refuge to Tre Cime di Lavareto.
I chose to capture these images in black and white to emphasize the imaginary dialogue between lights and shadows, between real forms and the phantasms created by my imagination.

Based in Constanța, Romania, Elena Raceala is an award-winning visual artist and photographer. Her work goes beyond documenting locations to capture their emotional essence, turning everyday scenes into meditative visual experiences.
By using the interplay of light and shadow to sculpt forms, she transforms reality into timeless visual narratives. Her minimalist style reduces visual noise to explore quiet stories within the modern landscape.
To date, Elena Raceala has held two solo exhibitions and participated in numerous international group shows. She also frequently collaborates with LiterNet, where she publishes acclaimed visual essays.