A Little Girl on Kata Beach by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Captured on the sun-drenched shores of Kata Beach, this candid portrait highlights a young girl lost in the simple joy of playing with sand. The photographer utilized a 160mm focal length to isolate the subject against the soft, blurred backdrop of the Andaman Sea, creating an intimate connection despite the distance. By focusing on the child's natural engagement with her environment, the image captures a fleeting moment of innocence and serenity. Its award-worthy quality lies in the masterful use of shallow depth of field and the authentic, unposed nature of the scene, which perfectly encapsulates the tranquil spirit of Phuket.

A Little Girl on Kata Beach by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Nikon D5000 with Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Exposure 1/250sec @ f/5.3 | ISO 450 | Focal Length 160mm
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Ryszard Wierzbicki

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in 1963, Ryszard Wierzbicki is a Polish-born photographer and educator currently based in Swindon, United Kingdom. After a diverse career spanning social sciences, marketing, and child care, he transitioned into a life of travel, scuba diving, and photography following his move to the UK in 2006. His work is deeply influenced by his extensive explorations of South-East Asia and his commitment to charitable causes, such as supporting orphans in Thailand and Burma. Through his photography forums, he shares his passion for documenting the world with a focus on authentic human experiences.

12.0/20
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160/500
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14,531 views | 7 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date June 14, 2016
Value 13.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,190/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
14,531/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.6/5 points
160/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.6/20
Total Award Score: 78.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 7

Reflections on this Photograph
By Yuki Sato

The Weight of Sand

There is a particular kind of wisdom found in the hands of a child at play. When we are young, the world is not something to be conquered or understood; it is something to be touched, sifted, and felt.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Grit of Childhood

The smell of salt always brings back the feeling of wet sand between my toesβ€”that cool, heavy grit that clings to the skin long after you have left the shore. It is a stubborn texture, a reminder that the earth is constantly trying to claim us, grain by grain.

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