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1st classified

Kiss Me
by Raffael Gunawan


A girl, with a sad expression and lips painted with lipstick, is the model for a photo shoot. The photo concept is revolutionized by the arrival of a curious little bird. Her colored lips attract a spider hunter, immortalized in flight.

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2nd classified

Confine
by Qiyuan Zhu


A person is about to climb the stairs: she is surrounded by a staircase, as if it were an uncrossable border. This work reflects on the awkward situation of human beings in the universe. We always imagine what the fish in the fishbowl is thinking, not knowing that we humans may a...

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3rd classified

Strength
by Vladislav Shapovalov


This work represents the harsh and dangerous side of being politically active in Russia. People rioted against corruption, arbitrariness of the authorities, unfair elections and unlawful convictions. The police arrested many peaceful protesters and even bystanders, often with the...

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Remarkable Artwork

Collard Dove At Speed
by Ben Pulletz


The photographer studies the habits of a pair of collared doves, observes their trajectories and flight patterns. After many failed attempts, here is the shot he wanted: thanks to the slow shutter speed, he captured the lovely wing motion of the dove.

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Remarkable Artwork

Passer-by
by Jingqi Zhou


A young teenager scrolls his cell phone as he strolls through the streets of the Chinese metropolis. Symbol of his generation, he seems to take part in a video game or a TV series: three bright colors stand out in the scene and the perfect shot frames him within a sort of screen.

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Remarkable Artwork

Memories
by Michela Stigliano


Inspired by the song "Aida" by Rino Gaetano, the author tries to tell a story of sacrifice and nostalgia, an age in which the present is lived through the past and the future is entrusted to prayers.

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Remarkable Artwork

Angle in Fall
by Mirza Md Moon Ridoy


Pied kingfisher running in the rain. On a rainy day the photographer was sitting with his camera, when a pied kingfisher passed by flying. He captured the perfect moment: the bird's beautiful flapping wings were immortalized in the frame.

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Remarkable Artwork

Bangladesh Ferry Fire
by Niamul Rifat


Kalu, a burnt patient is sobbing for his burnt dead family as he gets treated at the Hospital. When the ferry fire broke out and was swallowing everyone, Kalu had to jump to the river leaving his 5 years old daughter, mother, sister, and wife. Kalu cannot forget his daughter begg...

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Remarkable Artwork

Fight under the Sun
by Levi Fitze


Two Alpine Ibexes captured as silhouettes against the sun, in a unique environment. The sun breaking through the clouds creates a dramatic mood. The animals are getting ready to fight with their majestic horns.

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Remarkable Artwork

Freedom
by Kamiar Hoseinipour


The picture conveys a sense of freedom and describes the paradox of loneliness and companionship. The birds fluttering their wings towards infinity are a symbol of freedom and unity, whilst the tree stands firmly on the hill as a symbol of resistance.

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Remarkable Artwork

Solitudine
by Giulio Becatti


Strolling through the Crete Senesi and looking around, the photographer was looking for inspiration. Suddenly he saw the perfect shot: a lonely tree, with nothing around it, except the barren earth, marked by the plow marks. The use of black and white tones gives drama to the sce...

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Remarkable Artwork

Joy in the Air
by Kritanta Sasan Roy


Diwali, the"Festival of Lights", commemorates the triumph of light over darkness. The firecrackers symbolize a moment of fun, at the same time they convey a sense of gratitude for the gifts bestowed upon us from the Heaven. Moreover, the earthen lamps mark hope for the reign of p...

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