SUMMARY
Photographer Serkan Dogus won a World Food Photography Award for a cinematic black-and-white image depicting a shepherd guiding sheep through dust on the way to Mount Nemrut, Turkey. The award-winning shot, taken with a Sony A7R III and a 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens, highlights the dramatic natural light and monochrome conversion to emphasize texture, movement, and scale. Dogus transformed an everyday rural ritual into an immersive scene, drawing attention to the journey's atmosphere. The winning image is part of an exhibition of over 200 award winners.
TAKEAWAYS
Award-winning monochrome photo captures a shepherd's dusty journey to Mount Nemrut.
Image was taken with a Sony A7R III and a 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens.
The photograph emphasizes natural light, dust, and monochrome conversion for impact.
The image is featured in the World Food Photography Awards exhibition.