Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth by Maja Zinczuk

Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth by Maja Zinczuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award in Ffotograffiaeth Competition Category.

HaearnFfotograffiaeth· 2026

Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth

by Maja Zinczuk

Client: Maya Zet

Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award Winner in Ffotograffiaeth Category

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The Design

About Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth

Testun y Llyfr: Mae'r prosiect ffotograffig hwn yn archwilio Dyffryn Biebrza, un o dirweddau gwlyptir eang olaf Ewrop. Trwy niwl, adlewyrchiadau, a golau cyfnewidiol, mae'r gyfres yn dal trawsnewidiadau tawel y corstiroedd a rhythmau bregus yr ecosystem hon. Gan gyfuno sylw dogfennol ag iaith weledol fyfyriol, mae'n gwahodd edrych arafach a sensitifrwydd dyfnach at newid amgylcheddol cynnil. Wedi'i ganolbwyntio ar awyrgylch, distawrwydd, ac amser, mae'r prosiect yn myfyrio ar y cydbwysedd cain rhwng natur, cof, a phresenoldeb dynol.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award

Mae Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth yn enillydd Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau da sydd yn bodloni'r gofynion proffesiynol a diwydiannol a ddisgwylir gan greadigaethau wedi'u dylunio'n dda. Mae enillwyr Haearn yn dangos medrusrwydd mawr, arbenigedd uchel, dealltwriaeth arbenigol a gallu creadigol eu crewyr. Disgwylir i Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth fod yn greadigaeth uchel ei bri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn ymarferol ac yn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Haearn A' Design Award yn integreiddio arferion gorau'r diwydiant ac mae ganddo nodweddion technegol cymwys wedi'u cysylltu â gwybodaeth ymarferol a dawn. Parchir Liminalis Prif Swyddogaeth: Ffotograffiaeth am ei drylwyredd ac fe'i dyluniwyd i ddarparu gwelliannau ansawdd bywyd sydd yn helpu i wneud y byd yn lle gwell.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Biebrza is a photographic series portraying one of Europe's most pristine wetland landscapes. The images explore the interplay of light, mist, and water, emphasizing the rhythm and transience of marsh ecosystems. The project merges documentary clarity with artistic interpretation, creating a quiet narrative about the fragility and timelessness of nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: Digital photographic series produced in high-resolution RAW format using Alpha 7 III camera, without post-production.
Tags: landscape photography, wetlands, nature conservation, fine art photography, environmental awareness, minimalism, atmosphere, Polish landscape
Production Technology: The project was realized using digital photography techniques focused on natural light.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was capturing the essence of an ever-changing landscape while preserving its silence and authenticity. Environmental constraints, weather unpredictability, and ethical considerations related to wildlife protection required patience, adaptability, and a non-invasive approach to image-making.
Research: Type of Research: Artistic and observational research.
Research Objectives: To visually document and interpret wetland landscapes.
Methodology: Field observation and photographic exploration.
Data Collection and Tools Used: Digital photography, field notes.
Participants or Experiments: Solo fieldwork.
Results: A cohesive photographic series.
Insights and Impacts: Increased awareness of fragile ecosystems and landscape perception.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the Biebrza Valley as a rare, almost untouched natural environment. Observations of seasonal changes, shifting light, and water levels formed the conceptual foundation. The series reflects a contemplative approach to landscape photography and a desire to preserve the visual memory of vulnerable wetland ecosystems.
Project Duration: The project was developed during summer 2025 in the Biebrza Valley, Poland. Photographs were taken across multiple seasons to document environmental changes and atmospheric conditions characteristic of the region.
Operation Flow: The project invites viewers to engage through quiet observation rather than direct interaction. Sequential viewing reveals subtle changes in light, space, and mood, encouraging a slower pace of perception. The images function collectively as a visual narrative, allowing the audience to experience the landscape as a contemplative and immersive environment.
Team Members: Solo project.
Image Credits: Image #1: Maja Zińczuk, Morning Fog, 2025.
Image #2: Maja Zińczuk, Wetland Horizon, 2025.
Image #3: Maja Zińczuk, Silent Marsh, 2025.
Image #4: Maja Zińczuk, Waterline, 2025.
Image #5: Maja Zińczuk, Dusk Over Biebrza, 2025.