Night nominee

As a moonrise burns across the horizon, lights dance above the Old Man of Storr, revealing the icy landscape. Blizzards howled through much of the night, leaving minutes to execute the photograph before the moon became too bright. In the aftermath of the storm, icy crystals suspended in the air refracted the moonlight, shifting it a fiery orange.

Liam Man earned international acclaim as a photographer, artist, explorer, and environmentalist. Specialising in nocturnal landscape photography and aerial light painting, his work is dedicated to changing how we see our world, garnering numerous awards and honours including being awarded the title of “Open Photographer of the Year” at the 2024 World Photography Awards.
Blending technical mastery of light with emotional depth, viewers are transported into a surreal impressions of familiar places that are grounded in reality.
Based in the United Kingdom, Liam’s early experiments in photography evolved into a signature style that shapes darkness to reveal hidden textures and contours that would otherwise go unseen. As his acclaim grew, he became a Sony Imaging Ambassador, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary photography.
Today, Liam Man’s work continues to inspire awe and reflection. Combining artistry with advocacy, he offers a vision of the world that highlights its fragile beauty while challenging viewers to consider their relationship with the environment.