Atlantis by Joy Dasgupta

Captured at the iconic Atlantis resort on Palm Jumeirah, this photograph showcases the architectural grandeur of Dubai after dark. The photographer utilized a long exposure of 13 seconds to capture the vibrant illumination of the resort, balancing the intricate underwater-themed structures against the night sky. By selecting a wide 16mm focal length, the composition emphasizes the vast scale and symmetrical beauty of the landmark. This image is award-worthy for its technical precision in night photography, effectively transforming a bustling tourist destination into a serene, glowing masterpiece of urban light and geometry.

Atlantis by Joy Dasgupta
Canon EOS 550D with Tokina 11-16mm
Exposure 13sec @ f/7.1 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 16mm
Copyright Β© Joy Dasgupta
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Joy Dasgupta

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Born in India in 1977 and a graduate of Calcutta University, Joy Dasgupta has resided in the United Arab Emirates for the past seven years. An active member of both the Emirates Photography Club and the Kolkata Photographers Club, he views photography as a profound passion and a creative outlet. Inspired by the masters of the craft, Dasgupta continuously challenges himself to refine his technical skills and artistic vision, striving to capture the world through a unique, observant lens.

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Award Date December 12, 2012
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 16.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
The Palm, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates

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Joy Dasgupta Photography
Night Photography

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252/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.6/20
Total Award Score: 77.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The frame’s symmetry is its only salvation. The central arch acts as a rigid fulcrum, anchoring the chaotic light spill against the encroaching void of the night sky. It’s a precarious balance. The wide focal length stretches the periphery, yet the architectural mass holds the picture plane together. I’m genuinely exhausted by the resort’s kitsch, but the geometry here doesn't falter. It’s a cold, calculated architecture that finally demands a disciplined eye.
Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
Thirteen seconds of stillness. The water holds the light, a mirror for the stone. It’s quiet here. I’ve found myself leaning into the frame, searching for the edge of the night. The architecture doesn't shout; it rests. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty. It’s a breath held in the dark. I feel a sudden, sharp ache for this silence. It’s a rare, heavy peace in a city of noise.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
Dubai’s Atlantis is a neon ghost, a structure drowning in its own artifice. Dasgupta’s thirteen-second exposure doesn't just capture light; it flattens the night into a shallow, electric stage. I’m unsettled by how the darkness here is merely a void, lacking the depth to hide anything. It’s a sterile geometry. Where is the ache of the real? It’s too bright, too certain, and frankly, it’s terrified of the shadows it leaves behind.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Hum of Starlight

The air tonight tastes like cold salt and static. It is the kind of chill that settles deep into the marrow, a sharp, metallic hum that vibrates against the skin when the world goes quiet.

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By Isabelle Park

The Weight of Gold

I spent an hour this morning trying to fix a loose kitchen cabinet hinge. It was a small, annoying task that I had been putting off for weeks.

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