Spectacular Minimalism-Winning Photos From The 2024 reFocus Color Photography Awards

Gold: Las Escaleras Rojas by Paul Jobin
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In today’s world of visual excess, minimalist photography provides a tranquil refuge, emphasizing reflection and simplicity.

The 2024 reFocus Color Photography Awards highlighted this approach, celebrating photographers who skillfully use color and composition to simplify images to their essence. The award-winning photographs stood out for their simplicity and elegance, showcasing landscapes and portraits that convey profound messages through minimalism. These winners exemplify how minimalism, beyond being a stylistic choice, represents a deep artistic philosophy that challenges viewers to see the world differently, proving that less can indeed be more.

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Silver: Coastal Connections by Rohit Rattan
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Bronze: Sunset Pop byWilliam Mark Sommer
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People’s Vote Award: The Rose House by Renee Giffroy
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Sleeping Bridge by Yongseok Chun
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Fallen Branch by Norman Mccloskey
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Ice Shacks by Shawn Moreton
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Hiding in Plain Sight by Gleici Rufatto
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Far Above Dam by Zili Zhang
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Two Birds by Zili Zhang
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Estonian Native Horse Aragon by Merlin Viir
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Daily life in the Thar desert by Yosuke Yamada
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Hidden Creature by Rebecca Stone
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The Beginning by Zili Zhang
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Water Bug by Rebecca Stone
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