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Hungarian photographer wins Art of Building competition
2 August, 2011 | from Construction News
A Hungarian photographer has taken first prize in the Chartered Institute of Building’s 2011 international photography competition.
The judges, which included writer and broadcaster Maxwell Hutchinson, writer, broadcaster, photography critic and editor Sue Steward and photographer Matt Wain, described the winning image in the Art of Building competition as “surreal” and “intriguing”.
The Last Tower by Zoltan Balogh also secured 26 per cent of the public vote online – 180 clear of the next most popular picture.
He said about his photo: “I captured the image on a cold and silent morning at the bend of the River Danube, in Esztergom, Hungary. I went there with my friend to see this old boat loader building and take some images.
“The subject is a well-known structure which has also captured the imagination of many other Hungarian photographers. I wanted to create my own take on it. What I like about the photograph is the environment and mood it creates, especially the loneliness of the tower in the water.”
Mr Balogh wins £1,500.
CIOB Art of Building manager Saul Townsend said: “We are delighted that Zoltan’s photograph and the other eleven fantastic images that reached the final have inspired people to visit the website and vote for what they believe most encapsulates the art of building.”