Brown-winged Kingfisher in the Sundarbans by Saniar Rahman Rahul
In the heart of the Sundarbans in December 2023, I found myself in awe as the Brown-winged Kingfisher graced my lens on a tree branch.
Colour Me Spring by Leanne Lindsay
My husband surprised me with this beautiful bouquet this afternoon, and the vibrant blooms instantly filled the room with sunshine! As always, I couldn't wait to get creative and capture their beauty through my lens. By the time I got around to photographing this particular flower, the late afternoon sun had cast a warm glow across the room, and the bloom itself had begun to gently wilt. But instead of discarding it, I was drawn to its unique kind of beauty. The flower's head dipped a little lower, its petals starting to soften and curl at the edges. Yet, the rich color remained, and the delicate veins in the petals seemed even more pronounced. I arranged it on a simple background, letting the soft light bathe it in a warm spotlight. Focusing on the details through my lens, I captured the quiet grace of this wilting flower. There's a certain elegance in its surrender to time, a reminder that beauty can exist in all stages of life, even in the impermanent.
Blue Chicago by Olga Kulemina
Usually, Chicago Union Station is a super busy and crowded place. Millions of commuters from all over the state cross this architectural gem. Daily, without any attention to unique detail. But at night, this place is colored with cosmic blue light that provides an experience of the parallel reality of the magic spaceship.