Viktoria Farkas - Downtown After the Storm - Grand Prize-Winning Photograph
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Description from the seller
This photograph, titled "Downtown After the Storm," is not just a picture of a city; it is the culmination of patience, serendipity, and a frantic race against time.
The Story Behind the Image:
I had been waiting for a long time to capture a shot just like this. The day it was taken was stormy and grey. I remember sitting on my couch, feeling disappointed by the weather, when the rain suddenly stopped. I looked out the window and saw the sky exploding with the most incredible colours as the setting sun broke through the storm clouds.
I knew this was the moment. I had roughly 20 minutes to grab my camera gear and race to my favourite vantage point at Brooklyn Pier 6. The result is this image, capturing a fleeting, electric moment where the raw energy of a New York storm meets the serene beauty of a perfect sunset. It's a day I will never forget.
Awards and Recognition:
This image has been recognized internationally, solidifying its status as a significant work of contemporary cityscape photography:
Grand Prize Winner (2024): This photograph was awarded the Grand Prize, which led to the incredible honor of being exhibited on a billboard in Times Square, New York City.
Honorable Mention (2023): Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA).
1st Place Winner (2023): The Photography Academy's "Your Best Photo" Awards, in the prestigious Cityscape category.
Technical Details:
Print Type: Digital Print on Canvas
Edition: Limited Edition 3 of 20
Condition: New, printed for this auction.
This is a rare opportunity to own a multi-award-winning photograph that has been celebrated on the global stage, from a gallery wall to the heart of Times Square.
Seller's Story
Hello, I'm Viktoria Farkas. I've always been a person in search of new possibilities. In 2020, that search took me on a journey to America. My mission was twofold: to learn English and to dive into the world of photography. It was a challenging path, but I successfully learned my new profession in a new language. Today, photography is more than a skill for me—it's one of the ways I express love and connect with the world. Now, photography is one of my true love languages.
This photograph, titled "Downtown After the Storm," is not just a picture of a city; it is the culmination of patience, serendipity, and a frantic race against time.
The Story Behind the Image:
I had been waiting for a long time to capture a shot just like this. The day it was taken was stormy and grey. I remember sitting on my couch, feeling disappointed by the weather, when the rain suddenly stopped. I looked out the window and saw the sky exploding with the most incredible colours as the setting sun broke through the storm clouds.
I knew this was the moment. I had roughly 20 minutes to grab my camera gear and race to my favourite vantage point at Brooklyn Pier 6. The result is this image, capturing a fleeting, electric moment where the raw energy of a New York storm meets the serene beauty of a perfect sunset. It's a day I will never forget.
Awards and Recognition:
This image has been recognized internationally, solidifying its status as a significant work of contemporary cityscape photography:
Grand Prize Winner (2024): This photograph was awarded the Grand Prize, which led to the incredible honor of being exhibited on a billboard in Times Square, New York City.
Honorable Mention (2023): Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA).
1st Place Winner (2023): The Photography Academy's "Your Best Photo" Awards, in the prestigious Cityscape category.
Technical Details:
Print Type: Digital Print on Canvas
Edition: Limited Edition 3 of 20
Condition: New, printed for this auction.
This is a rare opportunity to own a multi-award-winning photograph that has been celebrated on the global stage, from a gallery wall to the heart of Times Square.
Seller's Story
Hello, I'm Viktoria Farkas. I've always been a person in search of new possibilities. In 2020, that search took me on a journey to America. My mission was twofold: to learn English and to dive into the world of photography. It was a challenging path, but I successfully learned my new profession in a new language. Today, photography is more than a skill for me—it's one of the ways I express love and connect with the world. Now, photography is one of my true love languages.
Details
Artist
Viktoria Farkas
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Downtown After the Storm - Grand Prize-Winning Photograph
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Digital print
Height
80 cm
Edition
20
Width
142 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Cityscape
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