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reBirth of a City

Brandon Ralph

United States of America

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An exploration of the ideals & icons that represent this country to the furthest ends of the earth. Bringing together images of our patriotic symbols, our vast and varied landscapes, and the tapestry of our humanity poses the question, in a time of heated debate: What does it mean to be an American?

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Nominee

The American Experiment

In reBirth of a City we find the ever changing architectural skyline of New York which is sprinkled with wooden water towers. The these photos hold on to the one consistent object of New York and for a moment adding the female form subtly softening the skyline.

Honorable Mention

A single frame, graphical image to remind the viewer that With every passing of a lunar cycle should give us perspective of time and although time is infinite our time here is not.

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Moon Landing