Photographs are often associated with the concept of freezing time. Nevertheless, photography has always been a sensitive storytelling medium as well. Looking at a photograph may allow for understanding much about the past leading up to the captured moment; it may also enable the viewer to imagine the possible futures evolving from the frozen record of the here and now. Photographers portraying people, objects, and places can tell us inspiring stories, provided that we take the time to study and interpret the photographs. A narrative told with a single image is a most exciting challenge for the photographer and the viewer alike, and hopefully we appreciate these works with the care and curiosity they deserve.

PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed Stories. We are looking for submissions from all photographers who think that their submitted images tell us a story, and who would like to share their work with a wider international audience through the exposure of PH21 Gallery. The theme is broadly construed; it may be expressed visually on personal or social levels, literally or in abstract, symbolic ways. Stories can be told about persons, communities, objects, and places as well. Indeed, we are interested in all possible creative photographic interpretations of the theme.

Submission deadline extended: August 9, 2014 midnight (UTC+01, Central European Time)

Please visit www.ph21gallery.com to read more and to submit your entry.