German Moiseev Photography Molos (Caffè Nero).

Theme 2023 The sense of place

Photographers : Antigoni Solomonidou Droussiotou, George Pantazis, Nicholas Constantinou, Max Zhiltsov and Mo Khatib

Capturing a place through photography is a way to articulate the various factors that have contributed to its formation, development, and even disputes. 

The image can serve as a boundary marker between the natural and the man-made, offering insights into intricate issues such as property rights and accessibility. Various competing stories and divided historical viewpoints, whether progressive or conservative, can accompany it. 

Such photos can influence how we perceive the world and contribute to shaping our own identities, touching on themes of belonging and deep familiarity with a place that sets it apart from all others. 

The identity of a location is shaped by a range of elements that make up its cultural landscape—people, topography, water features, climate, economic factors, and social and political influences.