A maximum of 12 images that showcase the photographer’s vision or unique perspective. These images can be planned, posed, or otherwise set up. Any post-production and/or digital manipulation must be disclosed in the image’s captions. Must be grounded in the documentary tradition, this project showcases a body of work that offers visual commentary on an issue or idea.
Third Place: James Fischer
The Watcher and the Victim- The Watcher and the Victim is centered around George Orwell’s view on surveillance in 1984. This diptych series focuses on surveillance in the modern day. It addresses the reality we all know but are reluctant to admit, that we have little privacy left, and we can be tracked, watched, and kept in check at all times.
Digital Composite including a photograph taken by Adrian Kuma. Also includes generic graph diagram, and subtle text, taken from United States government clauses. Composited in Adobe Photoshop.Digital Composite including a photograph from my personal archive, taken july 15th, 2025 in Bellevue, Washington. Also includes generic circuit diagram, and subtle text, taken from United States government clauses. Composited in Adobe Photoshop.
Posted: April 29, 2026 by Hannah Murphy
2026 Interpretive Project Third Place
A maximum of 12 images that showcase the photographer’s vision or unique perspective. These images can be planned, posed, or otherwise set up. Any post-production and/or digital manipulation must be disclosed in the image’s captions. Must be grounded in the documentary tradition, this project showcases a body of work that offers visual commentary on an issue or idea.
Third Place: James Fischer
The Watcher and the Victim- The Watcher and the Victim is centered around George Orwell’s view on surveillance in 1984. This diptych series focuses on surveillance in the modern day. It addresses the reality we all know but are reluctant to admit, that we have little privacy left, and we can be tracked, watched, and kept in check at all times.
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