Through the lens of Ivorians

Photographer

Philipp Schmieja

Category

Editorial Photography - Travel

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region

Germany

That series is a tribute to the lifes of people I met during my travels in Ivory Coast. Looking at life through the lens of a camera has helped enlighten my awareness of the world around me. I notice little things and details in my everyday activities that I may not have noticed if it weren’t for my interest in photography. A lens can distort vision. There are many dimensions and shades of life and everyone has their own reality.

Amateur
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - the shoeshiner by Philipp Schmieja

Photographer / Company

Philipp Schmieja

Category

Film Photography - Documentary / Photojournalism

Country / Region

Germany

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - Embodied Elements – The Divine Faces of Creation by Hridgandhaa G Mistry

Photographer / Company

Hridgandhaa G Mistry

Category

Fine Art Photography - Beauty

Country / Region

India

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - THE SEA IS WATCHING YOU by RINTARO UKON

Photographer / Company

RINTARO UKON

Category

Nature Photography - Wildlife

Country / Region

Japan

Professional
2026
2026 MUSE Photography Winner - NAMAHAGE SEDO FESTIVAL by wang chenche
wang chenche

Photographer / Company

wang chenche

Category

Black & White Photography - People

Country / Region

Taiwan