
The Christmas Project, by Mai Phuong Duong
This photo was taken on the New Year Countdown at Marina Bay, Singapore 2009. The balloons on the water, named as Wishing Spheres, brought together the collective wishes and aspirations of thousands of Singaporeans, and united all in counting…

The Innocence and Simplicity of Childhood by Shahnaz Parvin
Captured in the rustic charm of Baira, Dhaka, Bangladesh, my lens immortalized a scene that epitomized the innocence and simplicity of childhood. Two cows grazed contentedly on straw, while nearby, two boys engaged in playful antics, their laughter echoing through the air.
The boys tugged at a long straw, their faces illuminated by smiles as bright as the sun overhead. In this snapshot of carefree joy, the age of innocence unfolded before my eyes, a timeless reminder of the pure joy found in the simplest of pleasures.

Pure Gold, by Sunando Roy
This photo was taken at sunset in Bald Eagle State Park near State College in central Pennsylvania. The frozen lake reflected the sunlight really well and gave nice warm tones to this picture. This was incidentally the last sunset for the year…