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Wings of Courage

The original capture of the image was in bright sunlight and a blue sky. During post-processing, I selected the sky in Photoshop to make it darker before painting the light, using the digital brush to create a more dramatic and artistic impression. This picture is my tribute to the brave Ukrainians.

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One Shot Photo Contest

2022

Silver

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Wings of Courage

The original capture of the image was in bright sunlight and a blue sky. During post-processing, I selected the sky in Photoshop to make it darker before painting the light, using the digital brush to create a more dramatic and artistic impression. This picture is my tribute to the brave Ukrainians.

About Artist

Fenqiang Liu

Fenqiang Liu is a Florida-based nature and fine art photographer known for transforming the beauty of the natural world into emotionally rich, visually striking images. His artistic journey began with drawing and painting in middle school and found its true form through photography during college. With patience and precision, he captures fleeting moments that reveal the essence of his subjects in their natural settings. His poetic compositions convey depth and brilliance, earning him numerous prestigious international photography awards. Through his lens, Fenqiang invites viewers into a world of wonder, cultivating a deeper appreciation for nature and inspiring others with his powerful, contemplative vision. MAIN AWARDS: 18th Annual International Color Awards - 2nd Place/Merit of Excellence in the Professional Wildlife Category. Px3 2024 - Silver in the Professional Nature/Other Category. 21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest - Finalist in the Artistic Category. Exposure One Awards 2024 - One Gold and Four Silver at the Professional Level. 18th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - 2nd Place/Merit of Excellence in the Professional Wildlife Category. reFocus 2023 Color Photo Contest - Gold & Category Winner in the Professional Wildlife Category. ND Photography Awards 2023 - 1st Place and Gold Star in the Professional Nature/other. Px3 2023 - Silver in the Professional Special/Special Effects. WPE International Photography Awards 2023 – Gold & 2nd Place. AAP Magazine #32 B&W – 3rd Place. Independent Photographer 2023 Black & White Award – Finalist. reFocus 2022 Black & White Photo Contest - Wildlife – Category and Gold Winner. reFocus 2022 Black & White Photo Contest - Nature – Bronze Winner. Annual Photography Awards 2022 - Nature: Wildlife & Animals - 2nd Place Winner. Monochrome Awards 2022 - Wildlife - 2nd Place Winner. Siena Creative Photo Awards 2022 - Nature & Landscape - Category Winner. Siena Creative Photo Awards 2022 - Series Category - Highly Commended Award. MonoVisions Photography Awards 2022 - 1st Place Winner / Black & White Nature and Wildlife Series of the Year. All About Photo Awards 2022 - Merit Award Winner Fine Art Photography Awards 2022 - Wildlife & Animals - 1st Prize Winner. PX3 PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS 2022 - Gold Winner in the Special-Special Effects Category. Tokyo International Foto Awards 2022 - Fine Art-Other - Gold Winner reFocus 2022 One Shot Photo Contest - Nature - Category and Gold Winner. reFocus 2022 One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art – Silver Winner. 2022 Open Call: CARTE BLANCHE, B/W Category by Lucie Foundation – Finalist. FMoPA International Photography Competition 2022 – "Best in Show." Dodho Magazine published the "Secret Garden" series in issue #21. Dodho Magazine 2022 Monochromatic Awards – Top 25 Best Photographers of the Year 2022. Chelsea International Photography Competition 2022 - Selected Artist. The Independent Photographer 2022 Black & White Award and Open Call Award - Editor's Picks. Muse Photography Awards 2022 - Category Winner of the Year, Platinum, and Gold Winner. IPA 2021 and 2022 - Nature-Other - 2nd Place. Chromatic Awards 2021 - Wildlife & Animals - 1st Prize Winner. Monochrome Awards 2021 - Nature - 1st Prize Winner and Nature Discovery of the Year. Tokyo International Foto Awards 2021 - Nature-Wildlife - Silver Winner. Budapest International Foto Awards 2021 - Fine Art-Special Effects - Bronze Winner.

Fenqiang Liu

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature, Other, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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