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Bloom

Using a low f-stop and selective focus, I allowed the background to dissolve into an almost painterly blend of colour and shape. The image shifts attention away from documentation and towards mood, creating a dreamlike interpretation of the underwater world.

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Color Photography Contest

2026

Nominee

Underwater

Non Professional

Bloom

Using a low f-stop and selective focus, I allowed the background to dissolve into an almost painterly blend of colour and shape. The image shifts attention away from documentation and towards mood, creating a dreamlike interpretation of the underwater world.

About Artist

Indigo Bolandrini

My visual language began underwater, where silence sharpens perception and light moves differently. What started in the depths grew into a way of seeing, attentive to texture, rhythm, and fleeting stillness. Today, my work spans above and below the surface, guided by instinct, mood, and the quiet moments that linger.

Indigo Bolandrini

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Food & Drink, Macro, Minimalism, Nature, People, Street, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United Kingdom

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