World Photographic Cup / Awards
A unique Olympic-style competition, the World Photographic Cup is not only about shutter speeds and composition, it’s about the spirit of friendship with 31 countries participating this year. The photographers, diverse in style and background, find a common ground in their shared love for the art of capturing moments.
For Team Canada, it’s the volunteer curators, the collaborative brainstorming, and the collective heartbeat of a team bound by a shared vision—to bring Canadian photographic excellence to the forefront. Our 30 image submission included 3 remarkable photographs in each of the 10 categories. Each photograph, a testament to the artistic brilliance flourishing in Canada.
Today we celebrate the final standings of Canada’s Top 10 images, including Alph’s 10th place, helped secure Canada’s 3rd place finish in the WPC competition.
“To share this experience and the infectious energy with my team and my daughter was so unique and beyond memorable. It’s amazing to finish 10th in the world, but even better to be immersed in the team experience.”
2024 10th Place / Alph Leydon
An innate passion for travel has taken Alph to 55 countries around the globe enabling him to explore the diverse cultures and geographies of our world. As photographer and artist, Alph seeks to create iconic and impactful images that elicit an emotional response within the viewer.
His image is of The OCULUS, New York City, NY – the centrepiece of The World Trade Center Transportation Hub. Designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, it is symbolic of a bird being released from a child’s hand and represents the city’s rebirth after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001. The structure’s orientation serves as a lasting reminder as it’s primary axis is in alignment with the sun’s solar angles on each September 11th, from 8:46 am, when the first plane struck, until 10:28 am, when the second tower collapsed. Alph’s vision was to capture the totality of this architectural masterwork and present its uniqueness and magnificence framed in its immediate environment, whilst illuminating it’s story and purpose.
