500 years later: Mexico sees the sun disappear during eclipse, photographed in award-worthy style – but will it win?

Summary

Denis Borovskikh's photograph, "Solar Eclipse," has been shortlisted for the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 Awards. The image captures the human element and cultural anticipation during a solar eclipse in Mexico, focusing on geometric rooftop patterns and viewers with homemade sunshades. While the sun is not visible, the photograph is noted for its visual storytelling, rhythm, form, and cultural resonance, linking modern observers to historical traditions. The winners will be announced on March 15, 2026, at The Photography & Video Show.

Key points

• "Solar Eclipse" by Denis Borovskikh is a finalist for the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 Awards.
• The photograph focuses on geometric patterns of rooftops and human observers during an eclipse
• not the sun itself.
• It highlights cultural anticipation and historical connections through visual storytelling and minimal objects.