Hasselblad Masters 2026: Over 108,000 Submissions from 160 Countries Showcase Atmospheric Photography
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Kate Mothes
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The article covers the 2026 Hasselblad Masters competition, which received over 108,000 submissions from photographers across 160 countries. It highlights winning and notable entries across multiple categories, including Kevin Boyle's Movieland series (Architecture winner), which captures nostalgic small-town movie theaters. The piece explores how photographers used layered compositions, atmospheric scenes, and interpretive techniques to create compelling imagery across categories like Landscape, Portrait, Street Photography, and Fine Art.
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ColossalHasselblad Masters 2026: Over 108,000 Submissions from 160 Countries Showcase Atmospheric Photographythisiscolossal.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIn Pioche, Nevada, a movie theater built in 1937 stands in tribute to the immense changes in technology and style over nearly a century.
A bold portrait set against a black background by photographer Kevin Boyle captures not only the aging building but a mid-20th-century pastime that taps into nostalgia and small town identity.
This year, photographers in 160 countries submitted more than 108,000 images to the prestigious Hasselblad Masters competition.
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