For the fourth and final round of the Core77 and Braun Design in the Wild photo challenge, we saw a record number of entries, not least because we extended the entry period for an extra week. While some of our readers found unconventional ways to RELAX, many of you opted for quiet moments of solitude, both in the sublime glow of nature and in special spots in urban settings. Some of you took comfort in specific activities or objects, while others were a bit more abstract.
Our pick for the jury winner worked on many levels: besides the excellent composition and the metaphorical use of the locks, we also noticed that the bench is designed to bring people closer together.
JURY WINNER Surrounded by Love Kevin Smeeing, Netherlands
POPULAR WINNER I Put a Record On Nick Hayes, New Zealand
There's no denying the Promethean appeal of a fire as a source of warmth and illumination.
Humble chairs were another common theme, a welcome witness to the simple act of taking a seat to relax.
A pair of supersaturated cityscapes caught our eye as an occasion to reflect on the beauty of the manmade spaces that we inhabit.
Lastly, pets provided a bit of solace:
Stay tuned for more details about the public voting period, in which the eight finalists will battle it out for the grand prizes: a notebook computer and a tablet! In the meantime, you can revisit the winning entries from previous rounds, or view all of the entries in the RELAX category:
» EAT Category Winners
» PLAY Category Winners
» WORK Category Winners
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