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]]> Today is the day ProCamera, in partnership with EyeEm, is going to announce the winners of the “Shots Of The Year 2014 Award“. In contrast to the theme of “simplicity”, selecting the 12 winning submissions wasn’t an easy task for the jury.
Crucial factors for the final choices were the connection to the theme, the photographic proficiency, the variety of genres and that certain something.
It was important to us that simple doesn’t have to mean boring, easy or ordinary in this context.

“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.”
– Leo Babauta

Congratulations to our final winners! We have seen a lot of great photography in the course of SOTY2014!

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Anne Østerby @anneoesterby

The Jury says: “A perfect synthesis of the concept of simplicity. The bold white lines lead the eye into the composition towards the figure. The interaction between the human being and his environment creates a reflective mood. There is a calm attitude to the photograph, yet the eye remains engaged with the twisting, sinuous quality of the lines surrounding the man.”

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Elaine Taylor @sunflowerof21

The Jury says: “Pure Simplicity. A rock in the middle of a flat landscape. The kids are playing with their kites in the sunlight, but the tension of the dark clouds is already in the air.”

Jamie @jamiefang

The Jury says: “There is a futuristic quality here that is exciting. Because the artist has rotated the photgraph 180 degrees, the viewer is confronted with a city scape that is not immediately recognisable. The photographer has given us just enough to be intrigued. Nothing is over stated. The thick fog which shrouds the city further adds to the sense of mystery. Where are we? In which year are we? These are some of the questions I asked myself when I looked at the photo. And I really like photos that get me asking questions.”

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Pramudiya @pramudiya

The Jury says: “Perfection – absolutely geometric composition with a man in the center. Images like this are based on a visual concept – with smartphones it is also possible to search and find or create sceneries spontaneously.”

Youngduk Ko @guitarlogy

The Jury says: “This one completely captivated me. I think it’s because we do not see the face of the figure. What does this person look like? What is the expression on the face? Where are they going? We will never know. The extreme contrast between the hooded figure and the surrounding shadows of the city creates a dynamic composition. The warm, rusty colour of the jacket is set off beautifully against the dark colours of the city contained in the background.”

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Thomas Lim @thomaslim24

The Jury says: “Simple yet captivating. Reduced but very dynamic. Great interplay between the dove, the ground and the shadow. Capturing moments like this demand a good eye for photography as well as great control over the camera. Even more when using a smartphone camera.”

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Sebastian Frank @sebseven

The Jury says: “Architecture as a three-dimensional art form. The concrete seems to be in motion. Splendid composition.”

Snev Rotbok @eyecircus

The Jury says: “Pure simplicity achieved through basic shapes and gradients. Everyday objects used to create an almost surreal scenery.”

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Dave Ballering @abstractdave

The Jury says: “A beautiful example for the high definition of modern smartphones and the play with depth of field on an iPhone.”

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Mariko @MKlug

The Jury says: “Perfectly captured, composed and edited macro photograph, that will look beautiful as a large-size print!”

Glenn Homann @glennhomann

The Jury says: “Artistic abstraction in the composition and a proper editing lead to this intriguing photograph. It’s a great example for obscuration in today’s smartphone photography.”

Michelle Robinson @michmutters

The Jury says: “The vibrancy of nature expressed through a silhouette and geometric patterns. The sunlight reveals the living structure of the leaf.”

Thank you for participating in “Shots Of The Year 2014” — you gave us the impression the year 2014 was special for many of you!

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ProCamera, in partnership with EyeEm, is proud to announce the shortlist of the „Shots Of The Year 2014 Award“. After taking a close look at nearly 1500 submissions, the jury selected 100 photographs in a multi-stage process.
On Wednesday (February 11, 2015) the 12 jury favourites will be presented. These photographs will be printed professionally at a large size and sent to the winners around the world.
The high number of outstanding photographs in the different categories (People, Animals, Nature, Street, Objects, Color, Black&White, HDR) not only showcases the variety of genres and motifs but also reveals the possibilities of today’s mobile photography.

While reviewing the submissions we came across some special photographs that weren’t as connected to the topic of „simplicity“ as the ones displayed today — nonetheless they are too good to hold back, so we will dedicate a separate blogpost to that matter.

The convincing quality of the SOTY2014 entries made us think about others ways to showcase a special collection of photographs. We will get in contact with selected photographers shortly. Have an eye on our blog for news on that project in the near future.

The Jury consisted of:

EyeEm judges
Gen Sadakane, Co-founder & Creative Director
Lucy Pike, Photo Editor
Severin Matusek, VP Community

ProCamera judges
Jens Hedtke, Photographer & Lead Designer
Lance Hewison, Visual Artist & Art Educator (Academy of Art University, San Francisco)

Thanks to all who participated in this special event!

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The end of SOTY2014 Simplicity exhibition is drawing near. You can still submit your photos until January 15th.

Each day new photos are added. Check them out here!

Read more about SHOTS OF THE YEAR 2014 and how to submit your pictures.

Below, we have compiled another selection of the strongest photos uploaded so far. No final decisions have been made.

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Hamid Ahang

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Bella

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Shots of the Year 2014 – Presented by ProCamera & EyeEm

SHOTS OF THE YEAR 2014 – Submission highlights

 
 

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Since December 9th, mobile photographers have been sharing their interpretations of the concept of Simplicity on EyeEm in our “Shots of the Year 2014” Exhibition. Each day new photos are added. Check them out here!

You, too, can submit your photos until January 15th, 2015.
Read more about SHOTS OF THE YEAR 2014 and how to submit your pictures.

Below, we have compiled some of the strongest photos uploaded so far to give you an idea of what we are looking for, although no final decisions have been made.

 
 
Alfons Teruel

Snev Rotbok

SOTY2014_Stream141221Teresa Madruga
 
SOTY2014_Stream141221Elaine

SOTY2014_Stream141221Jens

SOTY2014_Stream141221Nathan Budge

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SOTY2014Anne Østerby

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Interested in entering this exhibition?

Entries should be submitted through the ProCamera app. Here’s how:
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  1. Select the photo you’d like to submit from the ProCamera Camera Roll or Lightbox.
  2. Tap the Share button in the bottom left corner.
  3. Tap “Exhibition”.SOTY2014_ProCamera8-to-EyeEm_820x450px_post_2
  4. The photo will then open in the EyeEm app.
  5. The tag “ProCamera – Shots of the Year 2014” are set automatically. Add any additional tags you’d like.
  6. Share!

All photos must be submitted through ProCamera and EyeEm, so both apps must be installed on your phone or iPad. EyeEm can be downloaded for free from the App Store.

There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit.
Submissions are open until January 15th 2015.

Check out:
Shots of the Year 2014 – Presented by ProCamera & EyeEm

 
 

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International Open Call
for the best shots of 2014 that represent the concept of simplicity.
Submission period:
December 9, 2014 to January 15, 2015.

Click here to see the amazing photos uploaded so far for our SOTY exhibition.

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In our busy and complex world, simplicity is a luxury. But what exactly does “simplicity” mean? How can you capture it in a photo? As a mobile photographer, show us how you have personally explored the concept of simplicity. In a few words (160 characters max), please share your interpretation of simplicity in the caption of your photo (optional). All photos will be considered, but we encourage you to submit photos that have a simple yet strong composition.

The exhibition will be displayed online throughout the entire submission period. The 100 best photos will be showcased online by ProCamera. The 12 winning shots will be printed and sent to the photographers. Photos can be taken with any type of smartphone camera. All genres of photography are welcome: from portraits to street photography, nature to animals, color, black & white, and HDR.

Once the submission period closes, we will review all entries based on EyeEm user ratings, and then select the photos to be included in the top 100, as well as the 12 winners. Winners will be selected for the following categories:

Main categories:
People & Animals, Nature, Street.

Sub-categories:
Color, Black & White, HDR.

Winners will be announced on February 5, 2015.

 

Prizes
The top 4 photos will be printed on aluminum dibond and sent to the winners.

The next 8 best photos will be printed on canvas and sent to the winners.

The top 100 images will be showcased on the ProCamera and EyeEm blogs, and selectively showcased in ProCamera’s “Hall of Fame”.

 

 

Eligibility and Entries
All photographic processes, shot on any type of smartphone camera in color, black & white, and HDR will be considered. All entrants are encouraged to document their process of creating the final photos, including apps, techniques, and the stories behind the photos. If HDR or heavily edited photos are submitted, please keep the originals (upon request) or submit it along with the final photos. There are no entry fees for this exhibition. Photos may only be submitted by their copyright owners. Entries that infringe copyright laws are invalid.

 

 

Submission
Entries should be submitted through the ProCamera app. Here’s how:

  1. Select the photo you’d like to submit from the ProCamera Camera Roll or Lightbox.
  2. Tap the Share button in the bottom left corner.
  3. Tap “Exhibition”.
  4. The photo will then open in the EyeEm app.
  5. The tag “ProCamera – Shots of the Year 2014” are set automatically. Add any additional tags you’d like.
  6. Share!

All photos must be submitted through ProCamera and EyeEm, so both apps must be installed on your phone or iPad.

There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit.

 

 

The Jury
The judge for this exhibition will be from the ProCamera and EyeEm teams:

From EyeEm
Gen Sadakane, Co-founder & Creative Director
Lucy Pike, Photo Editor
Severin Matusek, VP Community

From ProCamera
Jens Hedtke, Photographer & Lead Designer
Lance Hewison, Visual Artist & Art Educator (Academy of Art University, San Francisco)

 

 

Hold Harmless Agreement
By submitting to this exhibition you release EyeEm and ProCamera, and their members, from all liability of any and every kind.

You understand that information contained in this form may be released to the media, and that by entering this exhibition you understand that your artwork may be used or photographed for marketing or other promotional purposes. All credits will be given.

 

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