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Happy to share that two of my monochrome images have received awards from the judges of the 17th Annual Black & White Spider Awards. Honorable Mention in Photojournalism | Extinction Rebellion Protest Blocks London Bridge and Honorable Mention in Portrait | Coal Miner Ian Turner. 6,438 entries were received from 69 countries and this work received a high percentage of votes overall, for which I am thankful to the judges for. [caption 1] Police in London wielded batons and threw punches against Extinction Rebellion protesters as they battled to gain control of an open-top bus blocking London Bridge, in a step-change in their use of force against the group. Extinction Rebellion protestors block off the southern end of London Bridge. London, UK. August 31, 2021. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. [caption 2] Miner Ian Turner, at the end of his shift. Aberpergwm Mine is the only source of high-grade anthracite in Western Europe and the only remaining operational coal mine in the UK. Aberpergwm Mine, Glynneath, Neath, Wales, UK. July 30, 2021. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Both images were made using my Lumix G9, processed in LightRoom Classic and the monochrome treatment finished in Exposure Software’s X7, using a Mac Pro and Eizo CG calibrated screens. #bwspiderawards #spiderawards #photojournalism #pressphotography #portrait #portraitphotography #bw #monochrome #blackandwhite #awardwinning @lumix @lumixuk @lumixjapan @lumix_de @lumix_fotografia @lumix_france @lumixusa @lightroom @adobe @exposuresoftware #myexposureedit @thebppa @apple @eizouk @eizoeurope @eizo_global @eizocolour (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClismwYICdV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy to have these five photographs get nominated in the professional category of the 16th annual BW Spider Awards, alongside the three images which made it to the winner’s circle with Honourable Mentions (see previous post). ARCHITECTURE - Industrial Estate. Shot on a Lumix LX100M2. PEOPLE - Lockdown Relaxed. Shot on a Lumix G9 and Leica DG 50-200mm. PORTRAIT - Dancer Faye Stoeser #1. Shot on a Leica SL2 and Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art. PORTRAIT - Jim Having A Pint Of Guinness. Shot on a Sigma fp and Leica 35mm APO Summicron. PORTRAIT - Yoshie At Quant. Shot on a Sigma fp and Leica 35mm APO Summicron. All the images were processed in Lightroom and the monochrome work finished in Exposure Software X6. #monochrome #bw #spiderawards #blackandwhitephotography #awardwinningphotography @lumix @lumixuk @lumixusa @lumixjapan @lumix_de @lumix_italia @lumixjapan @sigmauk @sigmaphoto @sigma_japan @sigmaglobalvision #sigmafp @leica_camera @leicauk #lmount #lmountalliance #lumix #lumixg9 #leicasl2 #sigma #sigma85dgdnart #lumixpro #leica #leica35mmaposummicronsl #leica35mmaposummicron #aposummicron #portrait @fayerevlon @yoshie.nishikawa https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBbVuwoZot/?utm_medium=tumblr

Delighted to have received three Honourable Mentions, in the professional category of the 16th annual BW Spider Awards. AMERICANA-Classic Corvettes-Classic Corvettes. The Classic Car Drive In Weekend (a new style of socially distanced, COVID-compliant classic car show for buyers, collectors and petrol-heads as well as movie-goers). Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire, UK. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens. PEOPLE-Covid Choir-A chorister is dressed in traditional Armenian choir outfit, with a more modern face visor as protection following guidelines. Churches Allowed To Open After Easing Of UK COVID 19 Lockdown. The Apostolic Orthodox Armenian Church is one of the most ancient Christian institutions. The Kingdom of Armenia was the first state to adopt Christianity as its official religion. Having live streamed services during the pandemic lockdown, St Yeghiche Church opened its doors for public worship on Sunday 5th July 2020. London, UK. Shot on a Lumix S1 and S Pro 70-200mm f2.8. PHOTOJOURNALISM-A Vigil By Smartphone Light-Fundraising and Candlelight Vigil. Following miltary action by Azerbaijan with the backing of Turkey from the 27th of September, against the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and Armenia, a war has ensued in the region. Armenian communities in the diaspora gather to raise funds with the defence effort and humanatarian crisis in Artsakh and Armenia. Members of the Armenian community in the UK gather for a candle lit vigil (using smartphone lights as a result of health and safety rules) and fund raising event for the Armenia Fund (Himnadram) with the support of the Armenian Apostolic Church in London. St. Yeghiche Armenian Church, London, UK. Shot on a Lumix S1 and a Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens. All the images were processed in Lightroom and the monochrome work finished in Exposure Software X6. #monochrome #bw #spiderawards #blackandwhitephotography #awardwinningphotography @lumix @lumixuk @lumixusa @lumixjapan @lumix_de @lumix_italia @lumixjapan @sigmauk @sigmaphoto @sigma_japan @sigmaglobalvision #lmountalliance #lumix #sigma #sigma85dgdnart #lumixpro #lumixspro70200f28 (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-SoeTIb_f/?utm_medium=tumblr

My honorable mention #blackandwhitespiderawards 14 - 2019 #spiderawards titled “clown”. #spiderawards #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitespiderawards #clown #joker# contrast #abstract #photo #photographer #Rem #remocamerota #remocamero #remography #film #nikonf #50mm #darkroom #finalust #winner #nominee #honorablemention https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qfjmfFdZO/?igshid=1v25nwmta3gwc

My honorable mention #blackandwhitespiderawards 14 - 2019 #spiderawards titled “clown”. #spiderawards #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitespiderawards #clown #joker# contrast #abstract #photo #photographer #Rem #remocamerota #remocamero #remography #film #nikonf #50mm #darkroom #finalust #winner #nominee #honorablemention (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qelUtFP_b/?igshid=1h8wwwu2k4hph

Just found out About a nomination for a black and white Spider Award - Still Life - for One of the Deep Cut Photos - Pictured here ...Thanks to the Judges for your choice. #blackandwhitespiderawards #spiderawards #photography #fineart #stilllife #art #albumcover #albumcoverart #strangerthings #deepcuts #remograhy #remocamerota #remocamero #whitewallstudios #penguinrandomhouse #contrastogalleria #youngandrepublican #harpersbazaar #victoriafilmfestival #aeroplasticscontemporary #silvanfaesslerfineart #timeinc #galeriehubertwinter #connydietzscholdgallery #fratellialinari (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bst1wpBBJbK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sn7qunfxtx37