BLACK AND WHITE Spider Awards

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS
Photographer John Palmer

London, December 5, 2005 - Photographer John Palmer of the United States was awarded the 2006 Black and White Spider Awards First Place for "Outstanding Achievement" in the Fine Art category at a distinguished live online awards ceremony, which was attended by 10,000 viewers. The event was organized by the Black and White Spider Awards to honor excellence in black and white photography.

Thousands of images were received from over forty countries. The nominated photographers were selected by a who's who Judging Panel from the international photography community, including Magnum Photos (New York), Sotheby's Photograph Department (New York), Tate Gallery (London), Black and White Magazine, Communications Arts Magazine, Photo District News, the Man Ray Trust, and 20 plus more… The Panel reviewed the images online over a four-week period, and John Palmer's Sinan Road - 2 am, Shanghai, an exceptional image entered in the Fine Art category, received the most votes overall.

"The Spider Awards celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their craft," said the awards’ Creative Director, Basil O'Brien. "Palmer's work represents black and white imaging at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the 1st place Outstanding Achievement."

You can view the 20 years of Winners Gallery online at http://www.thespiderawards.com.

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography.