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The Lake

Once the largest lake in the Middle East, Lake Urmia has vanished, leaving behind a silent, barren landscape. “The Lake” reflects on memory, loss, and the fragility of nature.

Awards

Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

Silver

Conceptual/Abstract

Professional

The Lake

Once the largest lake in the Middle East, Lake Urmia has vanished, leaving behind a silent, barren landscape. “The Lake” reflects on memory, loss, and the fragility of nature.

About Artist

Masoud Mirzaei

Masoud Mirzaei is an Iranian photographer based in Austria, specializing in fine art, street, and documentary photography. Since beginning his career in 2016, he has developed a distinctive vision, shaped by specialized training in photography and lighting from Cinema School.

Masoud Mirzaei

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, People, Street

Location

Austria

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Honorable Mention
Tomohiko Funai

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