Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 Next Generation Award single photo
Gold Prize
Ayimpoka
Sara De Antonio Feu
Spain
Story
Ayimpoka lives with her family in a little town in Bolgatanga (Ghana). Albinism has been a cause of discrimination and persecution during years， and murders have been committed against albino children because of the popular association with magic and witchcraft. At Ayimpoka's house， everyone gives her love and protection and a local NGO provides her weekly care. That day， she was recovering from malaria and she had a lot of sunburns because she was in the sun all day.
Comment
Two months ago， I went to Bolgatanga and I gave her this picture printed. Ayimpoka will know about this and she will be so happy. With the prize， I want to provide sun screen for her for the whole of next year. Is a pleasure for me this recognition.
Jury comment Neville Brody Lead Judge
For me, this picture captures a human story so successfully and succinctly that we can all interpret and sense it directly. The context is clearly one of suffering, yet the subject is tinged with hope and humanity. The positivity and strength of the child showing support is palpable, we want to reach out ourselves and lend our own. The field of ripe crops falling into an infinite background, the blue sky framing the horizon, the warmth of the setting sun and the softness of the image as it drops away from us, all add to the sense of hope and optimism.
The image is framed tenderly – the camera is at the same eye level as the children, who are positioned centrally in the frame, not raised, lending them a vulnerability, innocence and sincerity.
This everyday story of superstition, difference and prejudice is shocking. We understand the difference love and protection make. A worthy winner, one that reminds us of our need to engage and open our sense of humanity and optimistic empathy in such a self-centered age.
*The works and comments that have been selected are expressions of views and opinions of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organizer.
Ayimpoka
Sara De Antonio Feu
Spain
Story
Ayimpoka lives with her family in a little town in Bolgatanga (Ghana). Albinism has been a cause of discrimination and persecution during years， and murders have been committed against albino children because of the popular association with magic and witchcraft. At Ayimpoka's house， everyone gives her love and protection and a local NGO provides her weekly care. That day， she was recovering from malaria and she had a lot of sunburns because she was in the sun all day.
Comment
Two months ago， I went to Bolgatanga and I gave her this picture printed. Ayimpoka will know about this and she will be so happy. With the prize， I want to provide sun screen for her for the whole of next year. Is a pleasure for me this recognition.
Jury comment
Neville Brody
Lead Judge
For me, this picture captures a human story so successfully and succinctly that we can all interpret and sense it directly. The context is clearly one of suffering, yet the subject is tinged with hope and humanity. The positivity and strength of the child showing support is palpable, we want to reach out ourselves and lend our own. The field of ripe crops falling into an infinite background, the blue sky framing the horizon, the warmth of the setting sun and the softness of the image as it drops away from us, all add to the sense of hope and optimism.
The image is framed tenderly – the camera is at the same eye level as the children, who are positioned centrally in the frame, not raised, lending them a vulnerability, innocence and sincerity.
This everyday story of superstition, difference and prejudice is shocking. We understand the difference love and protection make. A worthy winner, one that reminds us of our need to engage and open our sense of humanity and optimistic empathy in such a self-centered age.
*The works and comments that have been selected are expressions of views and opinions of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organizer.