“Awarding the prestigious title of Photographer of the Year to a distinguished group of artists who use the camera as their creative medium,” reads the main page of the 1839 Awards, the organization behind the annual contest.
The 2024 edition of the competition attracted entries from 77 countries, making it the most diverse and expansive group of participants to date. This year’s reFocus Awards celebrate creativity, technical skill, and the captivating art of visual storytelling. Each winner exemplifies the unique spirit of photography, inviting viewers to appreciate their mastery of the medium.
To learn more about the winning images and photographers, Bored Panda reached out to two of them—Tania Barrenetxea and Gabriel Holguín. Be sure to scroll down to read our full interview!
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Photographer Of The Year – Event: Hybrid Solar Eclipse And Maasai Warrior By Eugen Kamenew
Hybrid Solar Eclipse is a very rare astronomical event. I found a Maasai, Peter Ekai Nakua, who agreed to collaborate with me on 3 November 2013. We experienced 16 seconds of totality. A fleeting surreal moment. This picture was created as a tribute to our friend Geoffrey Ekai Lowa.
