So many things are out of our control, like death. It can come at any time and the least moment we expect. Accidents happen, and when they happen, sometimes all we leave is a memory of people we love. This challenge will look at a creative snapshot of seconds before death. Don’t worry. This is not real and just a creative challenge to death and accidents. 

Entitled the “Final Photo 9" contest, a unique challenge that brought together 46 creatives who submitted 54 Photoshop entries. 

This contest wasn't for the faint-hearted; it was all about capturing what might be the final photograph taken by someone just before an ominous event occurred. The brief was clear: no humor, just chilling, photorealistic images that would leave viewers with goosebumps.

What is the contest about?

"Final Photo 9" challenged participants to think outside the box and create a 'last-photo hoax.' 

The task was to imagine and depict what the last photograph taken by someone right before a mysterious, eerie, or terrifying event might look like. 

The contest emphasized a serious and creepy angle, pushing the artists to their creative limits while maintaining a sense of realism in their work. With a strict no-humor policy and a high bar for quality, the contest was a true test of skill and imagination.

Winning entries

The contest saw a wide range of submissions, but a few stood out for their exceptional creativity and adherence to the contest's theme. 

The top prize was awarded to CharlesFBI, whose entry garnered a score of 3.61 with 105 votes. This design, titled "Last photo on earth...", was praised for its chilling realism and imaginative concept of when aliens take over the world. The picture is about a UFO grabbing someone, and what’s left is just the image it took before he or she was taken to another world. 

CharlesFBI

Other notable entries included works by ThreeProngs, avario, and enembee, each bringing their unique dark twist to the contest's theme. 

Threeprongs’ work is about someone shot while taking a camera selfie. Avario’s work involves the last picture of someone who got buried in an avalanche of some sort. And the third most like work is by Enembee whose subject is a tourist in Paris who fell while taking a photo. The last photo was of the person falling on the Eiffel Tower. 

ThreeProngs

avario

avario

These entries received scores of 3.45 (113 votes), 3.09 (119 votes), and 2.92 (113 votes) respectively. Their designs ranged from graphically intense scenes to more subtle yet equally unsettling images, showcasing a diversity of approaches within the contest's guidelines.

Check out other entries below:

enembee

ChrisEll

underworth

YearoftheDragon

Worth1000 User

verward

JuliusMil

7hi4g0

depinve

R-evolution GFX

ChrisEll

deadgirlsdont

carlosnumbertwo

AlanSmithee

cstepSteve

colleague

ICEBUNNY

R-evolution GFX

R-evolution GFX

deadgirlsdont

clarkvan

Worth1000 User

marcopolo23

lostlittlegirl

Design your own creative image

And that's a wrap on the "Final Photo 9" contest. Pretty amazing stuff, right? From eerie UFO abductions to heart-stopping moments atop the Eiffel Tower, it's been a showcase of some seriously impressive digital art skills.

Feeling inspired? Why not channel that inspiration into your creative project? Whether you're a budding designer or just looking to experiment with some ideas, DesignCrowd and BrandCrowd are great places to start.

With DesignCrowd, you can bring any idea to life, no matter how out there it might seem. It's like having a personal team of artists ready to make your vision a reality. And for those looking to dip their toes into logo design or branding, BrandCrowd is the perfect starting point. It's straightforward and fun to use – ideal for creating something unique for your business or personal projects.

So, why not give it a go? You never know, the next blog post might just feature your design! Remember, every great artist starts somewhere, and with DesignCrowd and BrandCrowd, you've got two great places to begin your journey. Happy creating! 

Written by DesignCrowd on Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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