© Michelle Valberg, from Gloucester, Ontario, Canada
The Jurors Barbara Davidson and Elisabeth Biondi have selected the overall winner of the 16th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers, as well as 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize and Honorable Mentions in the thematic categories in sections Single Image and Series.
3,245 entries were received from these countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela.
THE OVERALL WINNER IS MICHELLE VALBERG FROM GLOUCESTER, ONTARIO, CANADA.
All the results and galleries of awarded images can be seen on thegalaawards: www.thegalaawards.com/annoucement-of-the-16th-julia-margaret-cameron-award
ABOUT MICHELLE VALBERG
Extracted from Nikon.ca:
For over thirty years Michelle Valberg has been telling stories with her camera. This eminent, award-winning Nikon Ambassador and Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence has travelled to all continents in search of adventure and photographic opportunity and is especially renowned for her love of Canada and the Arctic.
She is a sought-after speaker, celebrated author, community leader and an advocate for animals, the environment and conservation.
Known for her unique ability to create relatable images of incredible landscapes as well as people and other animals, she seeks artistic expression in all of nature’s most intimate moments. She believes that the world around us mirrors what we see in ourselves… the beauty, simplicity, complications and responsibilities. Michelle believes that nature is a part of who we are and we are part of nature, which is why it’s so important for us to nurture and protect the environment and those living in it.
You’ll find her captivating photos on magazine covers, featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and embassies around the world. Her iconic images also appear on a coin from the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post stamps.
Michelle is a rare combination of dazzling talent and dedicated service. Her focus on philanthropy is another expression of her deep compassion. Michelle has published 4 books and she is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and an International Fellow of the Explorer’s Club in New York City.
Michelle’s Statement:
Eye to Eye
A photograph has many layers: it can influence our thoughts, stir emotions, create awareness and enlighten. It’s a treasured memory or an extraordinary experience; perhaps it’s an unforgettable encounter. We can all tell an interesting story through the eyes of an animal.
The natural world mirrors what we see in ourselves… our beauty, our simplicity, our complications, and our responsibilities. Nature is a part of and reflects who we are. As a visual storyteller, it is my mission to educate, inspire, and immerse my viewers in the beauty and wonder of planet earth.
