WINNERS

The Edges of The Sun: Echoes From Albania

  • Photographer
    Michael Grabmeier, Germany
  • Prize
    Gold Winner in Human/Youth

A young couple sets off on an unplanned journey through Southeast Europe in an old van, embracing the road as it unfolds before them. Each destination in Albania is chosen instinctively, guided by a sense of freedom and adventure. They immerse themselves in the calm of nature, soak up days of sunshine, build sandcastles, and leave the daily grind behind, finding joy in the country's hidden gems and open-hearted people. Their summer 2023 journey is captured on kodak gold film, preserving the warmth and nostalgia of their experience.