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Still burning

A portrait about endurance, attitude, and the traces life leaves behind. The smoke becomes a metaphor for time itself — fleeting, fragile, yet unforgettable. Between rebellion and vulnerability, the image captures a man who may be worn by life, but whose inner fire still remains.

Awards

Black & White Photo Contest

2026

Honorable Mention

Portrait

Professional

Still burning

A portrait about endurance, attitude, and the traces life leaves behind. The smoke becomes a metaphor for time itself — fleeting, fragile, yet unforgettable. Between rebellion and vulnerability, the image captures a man who may be worn by life, but whose inner fire still remains.

About Artist

Juergen Wegner

I love art! I especially have a fable for paintings, because I love it when pictures tell stories. And this is exactly what I aim to do with my pictures. I create pictures for the imagination of my viewers. Photography means painting with light, that is why I call myself an image-created, a "createur d'image

Juergen Wegner

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fashion, Fine Art, Nude, Portrait, Sports

Location

Germany

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