Purposely not defined by a theme, series of any subject matter, approach and style were rewarded here. The aim of this category was to uncover work that would otherwise go unseen. While a visual narrative was not key for submissions to this category, the photographer’s vision needed to be clear.
Finalists
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, United Kingdom, Invisible Wounds
Hashem Shakeri, Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Cast Out of Heaven
Maria Kokunova, Russian Federation, The Cave
Shortlist
Adrian Francis, United States, In Absentia
Diogo Baptista, Portugal, Black Beast
Emmanuelle Firman, France, Five
Edward Kaprov, Israel, Borderlines. Personalities. Disorder
Massimo Gurrieri, Italy, Tutto Scorre, India's Flow
Murat Yazar, Turkey, Shadows of Kurdistan