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conflict

Christian Heymann

Germany

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From my series Detached: In this portrait, my mother sits with stockings wrapped around her eyes, symbolizing how she lingers in the past, bound by memories and unresolved emotions. The soft, twisting fabric hints at a dance with bygone days, capturing the quiet, unspoken distance between us.

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Nominee

resigned reflection

This image from Detached captures my mother and me gripping each other’s faces, each imposing an expression on the other. Our mutual hold reflects the tension in our relationship—a push and pull of control, vulnerability, and unresolved emotions.

Honorable Mention

In this double-exposure image from the "Expectations" series, I am layered with an old photo of my father holding me as a baby. The blend of past and present reflects my introspective journey into fatherhood, highlighting the influence of my father's legacy and the questions of what I carry forward.

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reflections of fatherhood

This image from the "Expectations" series captures a quiet, intimate moment as my partner cradles our newborn in soft light. The simplicity and warmth of the scene reflect the tenderness, vulnerability, and profound connection of early parenthood, symbolizing the new life and shared journey ahead.