In this section, we are showcasing the award-winning works of Songquan Deng during his word-wide travels in the past few years.
Staircase
About this photo:
This photo was taken in Vatican Museum during Italy trip in 2015. It was stitched from couple of 14mm wide angle shots, which is quite technically challenging, to create this unseen super wide angle view of this legendary and delicate staircase.
Awards:
- Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) 2017, Open/Architecture, Commended Award;
- 中国第17届国际摄影艺术展览, The 17th China International Photographic Art Exhibition 2018, Art category;
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2018, Gold Awards in Professional/Built Environment/Architecture.
Sculpture and windows
About this photo:
This photo was taken in la Defense business district in Paris, France. Paris is an amazing city with a huge number of artists and interesting artworks. I came across this unique cylinder shaped sculpture covered by color strips. Due to the slightly uneven glass surface of the windows, the reflections of those color strips turned out to be little abstract art paintings.
Awards:
- 12th Annual International Color Awards, 3rd Place – Honor of Distinction in Professional/Abstract
- Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2018, Splash of Colors, Honorable Mention
- 1st PABA International Photo Competition 2017, Others, Silver Award
- 4th Golden Orchid International Photography Awards 2017, HONORABLE MENTION
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, Silver Awards, Open/Built.
- 5th Fine Art Photo Awards, Street Photography nominee
Nature’s Symmetry
About this photo:
This photo was taken in Yoho National Park from Canadian Trip in 2016. While my wife and I was heading to Takkakaw Falls, we was caught by heavy rain falls then big snow storm on the road. As driving became dangerous, we decide to stay at an unknown hotel found at road side. It was the only night we stayed in hotel instead of tent in campground during our 12 nights stay. Soon, the storm came to an end and it cleared up quickly. I caught one of the most beautiful view in that trip.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Nature, Seasons, Honorable Mention
- 1st PABA International Photo Competition 2017, Landscape, Bronze Award
- 4th Golden Orchid International Photography Awards 2017, MERIT AWARD
The patterns of Metropolis
About this photo:
The highway overpass bridge showcased one of the most beautiful symmetric patterns I’ve ever seen yet serving as one of Shanghai’s busiest highway crossings in China.
Awards:
- TRIERENBERG SUPER CIRCUIT 2019 奥地利超级巡回赛（奥赛）, Gold Medal in STREETS AND PATHS.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019, 3rd place winner in Professional/Architecture/Bridges.
- Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019, Bronze in Architecture/Bridges
Sanctuary
About this photo:
This small building serves as observation deck in day time below Niagara Falls. At night, it is lit with warm lights against the changing light projected onto the Falls.
Awards:
- Chromatic Awards 2018, 1st place Winner in Landscape.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, Bronze Awards, Open/Built.
- Art of Building Photography Awards 2018, Highly Commended
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, Nominee in Landscape
Good Morning, Shanghai
About this photo:
I got my DJI Phantom 4p end of 2017 and take it with me wherever I go. This photo was taken from air in Shanghai, one of the stops during my China trip in early 2018. As drone has the freedom to go anywhere in the sky, I positioned the morning sun right behind the landmark Oriental Pearl Tower. The lights and shadows are interesting.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, 2nd place Winner in Architecture-Cityscapes / Urban
- ND Awards 2018, Shanghai sunrise, Honorable Mention in Architecture/Cityscapes
Chongqing, the harmony between past and present
About this photo series:
Chongqing, located in south-western China with a large population of 28 million, is a city of rich history and culture.
Administratively, it is one of China’s four municipalities under the direct administration of central government (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin).
It is also the place where the Jialing River merges into the Yangtze River, which makes bridges important and a key symbol of Chongqing.
Chongqing is developing from year to year. Tradition and contemporary are presented in a harmonic and co-existing way. Dongshuimen Bridge and Qiansimen Bridge are tween bridges located in the heart of Chongqing. They share similar look and lay across Yangtze River and Jialing River respectively. As the major transportation bridge between Chongqing’s busiest district and built in the fast developing years of Chongqing, they bear the heartbeat of the metropolis and witness the changes of Chongqing from the past.
Awards:
- ND Awards 2019, 1st Place Winner in Professional/Architecture/Bridge
- The Moscow International Foto Awards 2020, Silver in Professional/Architecture
Manhattan
About this photo:
This photo was from my Manhattan in Storm collection and was taken in late 2017. I was long looking for an opportunity to photograph this amazing city in snow and here it is. The skyscrapers and landmark buildings turned into a different look.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018,Honorable Mention in Special-Travel/Tourism
New York style motion flow
About this photo series:
New York is a magical city with energy and motion flow which are available everywhere. This series showcases the landmark buildings viewed by camera in motion.
Awards:
- Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3) 2020, Silver in Professional/Architecture/Cityscape
Lost in City
About this photo:
Drone has the unparalleled perspective high up in the sky. This shot was from my trip to Barcelona. One of the highlight is the carefully designed street with perfect patterns in this legendary city in Spain. Of course you can’t see it… unless you are flying high high up.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture/Cityscapes.
- Chromatic Awards 2019, 3rd Place Winner in Professional/Architecture.
The Story in Storms
About this photo:
As the saying from a movie, ‘If you love him, send him to New York. Cause it is Heaven. If you hate him, send him to New York. Cause it is Hell.’ New York is a magical city full of stories. In this project named ‘The story in Storms’, I planned my photoshoot exclusively in snowy days to showcase the mood I feel in those ever familiar landmark locations.
Awards:
- ND Awards 2020, 2nd place in Architecture – Cityscapes
The Metropolis of the Dead
About this photo:
Madrid may not have a lot of classical view or world’s famous landmark architectures however she never lacks of interesting patterns. This shot was a straight-down view of the cemetery Cementerio de la Almudena (Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery). Approximately 5 million people, larger than the population of Madrid itself, were buried here from 1884 to 1973 since it was the main cemetery for the majority of the population of Madrid.
Awards:
- Drone Awards 2019, Highly Commended in Urban.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, Silver Awards, Open/Built.
- Chromatic Awards 2019, 2nd Place Winner in Professional/Cityscape.
- 13th International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in Aerial
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, Nominee in Architecture
Reflections
About this photo:
An interesting reflection I caught in Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 Oneshot, Honorable Mention in Professional/Geometric/Shapes and Forms.
The Beach
About this photo:
Aerial drone view of a beach with people in Spain.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019, Honorable Mention in Professional/People/Lifstyle.
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, 1st Place Winner in Professional/Aerial.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, Bronze Awards, Open/Built.
- 13th International Color Awards, 2nd Place – Merit of Excellence in Aerial
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, Nominee in Cityscape
Transitions
About this photo:
This interesting view of midtown Manhattan was stitched from several photos in different moment during sunset to dusk. The light and color transitions are well shown in one panoramic photo.
Awards:
- Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3) 2017, Honorable Mention
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Special, Panoramic, Honorable Mention
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017, Bronze Awards, Professional/Open.
Patterns
About this photo series:
This is a collection of beautiful views above from various places in my travel showcasing the inspiring and amazing patterns employed by architects in history.
Awards:
- ND Awards 2018, Looking up, Honorable Mention – Architecture – Buildings
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, 2nd Place Winner in Abstract
Atocha Station Memorial
About this photo:
Travelers look up to the victim lists in Memorial for the 2004 terrorist attack in Atocha station, Madrid, Spain. This photo was from my 1 month Spain trip in mid 2018.
Awards:
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Honorable Mention in Travel.
Chongqing City Aerial View at Sunset
About this photo:
This panoramic view of Chongqing is stitched from several single shots from my Dji Phantom 4 Pro showcasing the unique beauty of the famous city of Chongqing in south-western China.
Awards:
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2018, Silver Awards, 38/50 in Top 50, Professional/Built Environment/Architecture.
Barcelona Street
About this photo:
Aerial view of Barcelona street at night, Spain. Barcelona has one of the most well designed street blocks in the cities I’ve visited around the world. With the help of drone high up in the air, the view is indeed unforgettable.
Awards:
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Honorable Mention in Cityscape.
Apartment Building
About this photo:
Sunshine on an apartment building in Madrid, Spain. I found this interesting apartment building in Madrid residential area due to its unique green and simplicity of the windows and lines. While it was in the middle of a sunny day, the strong sunshine created the interesting lights.
Awards:
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Honorable Mention in Architecture.
Imperial Palace over Lake
About this photo:
With rich history and world-wide fame, Imperial Palace in Beijing is indeed a legendary artwork.
Awards:
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2018, Bronze Awards, Professional/Built Environment/Architecture.
Take a rest in History
About this photo:
The walkway corridor in Vatican City is filled with historical marks on those giant pillars. I waited for a while while a girl was tired from walking and took a break by sitting down at one of the pillars.
Awards:
- Monochrome Photography Awards 2018, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture
la Defense
About this photo:
la Defense is Paris’ business district with a large number of modern office building skyscrapers. The lines and the abstract background in contrast with the pedestrian and the flying pigeon form an interesting street view.
Awards:
- Monochrome Photography Awards 2018, Honorable Mention in Professional/Fine Art
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 Oneshot: Street Photography, Honorable Mention in Professional/Geometric/Shapes and Forms.
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, Honorable Mention in Professional/Silhouette.
Stained glass pattern in Sainte Chapelle
About this photo:
The historic buildings in Paris is amazing indeed. The stained glass pattern in Sainte Chapelle is striking in details and colors.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Architecture, Interiors, Honorable Mention
The Vortex
About this photo:
Casa Batlló is one of the masterpiece works of Antoni Gaudí. The amazing curves are everywhere. This shot is from the ceiling with an vintage lamp showcasing the incredible shades and curves.
Awards:
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, Silver Awards, Open/Built.
Seattle
About this photo:
Seattle is famous for its raining days. I caught this shot during my 5-day trip to this moody city in 2016. I have no idea what the lady was thinking at that moment. You may have the answers?
Awards:
- 4th International Salon of Photography “GRADAC 2018” Montenegro, WOMAN, MAN & CHILD, PC PERASTO Praise
Santorini
About this photo:
Santorini in Greece is the most beautiful island in Aegean Sea. The buildings are all painted in pure white, which gives good opportunity for simplicity in photography.
Awards:
- ND Awards 2018, Honorable Mention in Fine Art/Abstract
- 12th Annual International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture |
Empty Sky Memorial
About this photo:
This memorial is located at New Jersey sea shore across Hudson River from Manhattan Downtown in memorize those lost their lives in September 11 terrorist attack. When the sun sits on top of the metal wall, the halo appears giving the memorial a unique atmosphere.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, Honorable Mention in Editorial-War/Conflict
Parking Lot
About this photo:
Drone always has different view than us as it fly high up in the air. This photo was from my DJI Phantom 4p showing the straight-down view of an ordinary parking lot in a primary school near my house.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, Honorable Mention in Fine Art-Abstract
- 12th Annual International Color Awards, Parking Lot, Honorable Mention in Professional/Aerial
- ND Awards 2018, parking lot, Honorable Mention in Fine Art/Abstract
Explorer
About this photo:
Taft Point is one of the most famous overlook location in Yosemite National Park in California, USA. This tip of the cliff is extremely scaring as you virtually can see the valley bottom 1,000 feet straight-down when standing at the edge. I spent a heck of time to persuade my wife to stand there as my model.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Special, Travel/Tourism, Honorable Mention
Brooklyn Bridge
About this photo:
Built in 1883, Brooklyn Bridge is one of the famous landmark of New York City which is still in service today. It is amazing to watch a huge web of thousands of cables in sky to allow this famous vintage bridge to stand for about 130 years.
Awards:
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Architecture Bridges, Honorable Mention
Piazza San Marco hallway panorama view
About this photo:
Hallway night panorama view at Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy.This amazing nearly 180 degree perspective view was stitched from 51 wide angle images (17 groups with 3 images each).
Awards:
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017, Bronze Awards, Professional/Open.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
About this photo:
National Centre for the Performing Arts NCPA （国家大剧院） in Beijing, China. Amazing color, shades and abstract lines.
Awards:
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017, Bronze Awards, Professional/Open.
Staircase
About this photo:
CaixaForum Madrid, designed by the Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and built by Ferrovial is a museum and cultural center in Madrid, Spain. What attracted me most was the metallic shades at the exit of the building. After a short waiting, a girl heading to the exit door completed the frame.
Awards:
- Art of Building Photography Awards 2018, Highly Commended
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 Oneshot: Honorable Mention in Professional/Geometric/Shapes and Forms.
Chongqing Impression
About this photo:
Chongqing is one of the largest metropolis located in southwestern China and is my wife’s home town. We always stay here for couple of days whenever we travel back to China. Hopefully this photo showcases the feeling I have for this magical city.
Awards:
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, Honorable Mention in Professional/abstract.
The Herd
About this photo:
An interest capture in the street of Madrid, Spain when the sunset light lit the silhouette of the pedestrians.
Awards:
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, Honorable Mention in Professional/Silhouette.
Beauty from Distance
About this photo series:
Straight-down view from drone provides a different look than the usual look from ground. The scenes we see regularly and get used to, becomes somehow unfamiliar, distant but abstract and rich of patterns, shapes. This collection is selected from various places in my freelance travel projects.
1. Parking Lot 2. Tulip Farm 3. Highway overpass bridge 4. Beach 5. Cemetery
Awards:
- ND Awards 2019, Honorable Mention in Professional/Fine Art/Landscape
The Nostalgia Ride
About this photo:
Man in deep thinking in vintage train. Vintage Train festival of New York City is the annual traditional event symbolized in local culture and holiday celebration in the month of December. The train which was in service dated back to 1930’s to 1950’s are placed in subway route F and attacks Nostalgia fans dressing in vintage suites.
Awards:
- 13th International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in People
Chongqing Impression
About this photo:
Urban buildings and city skyline in Chongqing, China
Awards:
- 13th International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in Abstract
A Casual Train Ride
About this photo:
A lady dressed in graceful dress in vintage train. Vintage Train festival of New York City is the annual traditional event symbolized in local culture and holiday celebration in the month of December. The train which was in service dated back to 1930’s to 1950’s are placed in subway route F and attacks Nostalgia fans dressing in vintage suites.
Awards:
- 13th International Color Awards, Nominee in Portrait
The Green Purity
About this photo:
An unknown apartment building found in Madrid, Spain. I was attracted by the breakthrough design and the color shades of this modern apartment building.
Awards:
- 13th International Color Awards, Nominee in Architecture