Congratulations to 16 year old Bernard Pieterse who came on tops in the environment category in the youth competition of the Sony World Photography Awards! His image of Deadvlei, Sossusvlei won him the first place in this category! Bernard did a basic photography course with DPC in 2010 and from there on it seems no one can stop him. We are extremely proud. He works really hard and take his photography serious.
Bernard’s image will be shown as part of the winners book and in the exhibition at Somerset House, London from 27th April – 20th May, 2012. As a winner he also receive two free tickets to the Awards ceremony on Thursday 26th April.
Want to read more about it, check out the following links…
- South Africa, the Good News
- View his image on the World Photography Organization’s website
Congratulations with your prestigious award Bernard! All of us at DPC (Photocritic) is extremely proud of you. To be the first-ever winner in a category is something to be proud of. You did not only make us proud, but the entire South Africa!! Hope you enjoy your flight and the gala dinner at the Hilton Hotel in London’s Park Lane. It is going to be such an experience for you and you deserve every moment. Well done and congratulations once again.
WOW WHAT A PHOTO. PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN