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A Portrait Of Britain-Finalist

Posted on June 27, 2019 | 2 comments

A bittersweet email from the British Journal of Photography and 1854 Media Awards let me know that “…your entry made it to the second & final round of judging, we regret to tell you that your image has not been shortlisted on this occasion”.

Still, nice to make it that far! Rather than the work remain unseen, thought I would share my Portrait Of Britain here and show the ten images I entered for the awards.

Many thanks to the judges and many congratulations to those shortlisted.

Camera and lens details can be found in all the captions below. All raw files were edited and processed using Adobe Lightroom Classic and finished off in either Alienskin Exposure X4 or Nik Collection Silver Efex Pro.

Alford Gardner, one of the few surviving Windrush passengers, from the 1948 SS Empire Windrush, which left Jamaica bound for Britain. Portrait photographed by the River Thames, South Bank, London, UK. May 25, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix G9 and Leica DG 25mm f1.4 lens.

Mezzo-soprano Angela Simkin, Opera Singer. The University Women’s Club 2 Audley Square, London, United Kingdom. July 17, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix G9 and Leica DG 42.5mm f1.2 lens.

Put It To The People March. Official figures put the numbers at the anti Brexit march at over one million. The demonstration, marched in central London calling for another EU referendum. The demo ends in Parliament Square. London, UK. March 23, 2019. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix S1R and Lumix S 24-105mm f4.0 lens.

It’s Their Future. Put It To The People March. Official figures put the numbers at the anti Brexit march at over one million. The demonstration, marched in central London calling for another EU referendum. The demo ends in Parliament Square. London, UK. March 23, 2019. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix S1R and Lumix S 24-105mm f4.0 lens.

The UK faces a homeless epidemic, with statistics showing that a homeless person dies every two weeks in London, one of the world’s wealthiest cities. Spiralling property prices are being cited as a huge factor, alongside access to mental health services becoming harder over the last several years. A homeless man lays on the street, apparently passed out from drinking the wine tied to the top of his belongings on his trolley. His guitar, probably used to busk with to pay for the wine, still strapped to his back. Another homeless man, wrapped in a sleeping bag, walks by. Tesco superstore, Pentonville Road, London, UK. March 21, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Sony RX1R M2.

Kel, a homeless man has decorated his corner of the subway for Christmas. He helps bewildered tourists with directions to Harrods and Winter Wonderland (funfair). He’s been homeless for four months following the breakup of his relationship, when he caught his brother and partner together. Hyde Park Corner subway, London, UK. December 16, 2017. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Sony RX1R M2.

London’s Metropolitan police statistics for 2018, show that knife crime has surged by 16 per cent in the capital, as Britain’s crime epidemic continues. John Costi, a reformed armed robber who was jailed for raids on London bookmakers, went on to graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s where he was awarded a first class honours degree in fine art. After a spiritual awakening during a 6-year prison sentence Costi sought to make sense of the world around him through art. Costi has used his own experiences to create a relationship with young people that allows him to offer guidance to help them to avoid becoming involved in violent crime, alongside also being involved with initiatives like “Art Against Knives”. Capital House, Weston Street, London. Knife Crime Violence In London, UK. May 05, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix G9 and Leica DG 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 lens.

Friends gather and perform parkour jumping tricks on the beach of the River Thames, during a heat wave bank holiday. Bankside, London, UK. May 06, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix G9 and Leica DG 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 lens.

A child runs around whilst bathed in rays of sunlight in the turbine hall. Tate Modern, during a heat wave bank holiday. Bankside, London, UK. May 06, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix G9 and Leica DG 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 lens.

Portrait of violinist Asia Jiménez Antón de Vez. London, UK. January 18, 2019. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Image shot on a Panasonic Lumix S1 and Lumix S 24-105mm f4.0 lens.

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Travel Photographer Of The Year Exhibition

Posted on April 1, 2019 | 2 comments

TPOTY 2019 At London Bridge City

Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition, London Bridge City (by City Hall and Tower Bridge). London, UK. March 28, 2019. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

Absolutely thrilled to see the fabulous Travel Photographer Of The Year exhibition. So many stunning photographs in such a wonderful setting, just by the River Thames and City Hall, with a backdrop of Tower Bridge in London, UK. The free, open air exhibition is on until April 30th this year.

Best Single Image In A Portfolio; Special Mention. I shot the image in the Tate Modern, using my Lumix G9 with the Leica DG 50-200mm (giving a reach of 400mm). Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition, London Bridge City (by City Hall and Tower Bridge). London, UK. March 28, 2019. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

It’s great to have one of my images in the show. Shot on my Panasonic Lumix G9 with the wonderful Leica DG 50-200mm. If you like the image, I would appreciate if you could vote for it please 🙂 To vote, please use this link and choose image number 53. Thank you 🙂

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Winning Image In The 12th International Color Awards

Posted on March 11, 2019 | Leave a comment

Merit of Excellence

Light and shadows make patterns and shapes in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, Bankside. London, UK. April 26, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

Very happy to share that one of my images has won second place, a “Merit Of Excellence”, in the Professional Category of the Silhouette section, in the 12th International Color Awards. The image was kindly chosen by judges from 7241 entries, from 79 countries.

Many congratulations on all the other winners and nominees and my thanks to the judges for their hard work.

It was shot on my Panasonic Lumix G9 with a Leica DG 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 lens (giving an equivalent of 100-400mm). The raw image was processed using Lightroom and finished in Alienskin Exposure X4 on my Mac Pro, using calibrated Eizo CG monitors for colour accuracy.

The British Photography Awards Shortlist 2019

Posted on November 5, 2018 | 2 comments

I’m thrilled to share that two of my images from 2018 have been shortlisted in the British Photography Awards 2019. The images are finalists in the Street Photography and Portrait categories.

Twice The Fun. A child runs around whilst bathed in rays of sunlight in the turbine hall. Tate Modern, during a heat wave bank holiday. Bankside, London, UK. May 06, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

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Windrush Passenger. Alford Gardner, one of the few surviving Windrush passengers, from the 1948 SS Empire Windrush, which left Jamaica bound for Britain. Portrait photographed by the River Thames, South Bank, London, UK. May 25, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

I’d like to thank the judges for putting together the shortlisted images and also congratulate the other shortlisted photographers for some truly spectacular images.

Technical Info

For those interested in the equipment used, both images were shot using a Panasonic Lumix G9. The running child was shot using a Leica DG 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 lens and the portrait was shot using a Leica DG 25mm Summilux. Both images were shot in raw and processed in Adobe Lightroom, with the final black and white treatment being completed using Alienskin Exposure X3.

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Bird’s Eye View Commended By Judges

Posted on October 15, 2018 | 2 comments

Landscape Photographer Of The Year Competition 2018

Very happy to share that one of my images has been commended by the judges in this year’s Landscape Photographer Of The Year Competition.

Bird’s Eye View; a bird flies into the frame created by the Peace Dove Sculpture in Hermitage Wharf Riverside Memorial Garden, as the The Shard shows through. Wapping, London, UK. May 16, 2018. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian

The photograph was commended in the Urban View section and is the second time the competition has kindly awarded my work. The image will be printed in the forthcoming book and will be part of the digital display at the exhibition. Many congratulations to the winning photographers and judges.

The photograph was shot using a Panasonic Lumix G9 with a Leica DG 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 lens. The raw photograph was then processed in Adobe Lightroom CC Classic and the monochrome treatment finalised in Alienskin Exposure X3.

London Waterloo Exhibition details:

Dates: 19th November 2018 – 3rd February 2019
Venue: The Balcony at London Waterloo station.
Times: Opening times as for the station. Admission free.

Book details:

Collection 12: 224 pages
Publisher: AA Publishing (16th October 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0749579272

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