Nice Reflection by Prajith Cherukatt

Captured from the serene vantage point of Madinat Jumeirah, this photograph showcases the iconic silhouette of the Burj Al Arab mirrored perfectly upon the still waters. The photographer expertly utilized the calm evening conditions to emphasize the architectural grandeur of the landmark, allowing the interplay of light and reflection to create a sense of tranquil symmetry. This image is award-worthy for its masterful composition and the clarity with which it captures the juxtaposition between the modern luxury of the structure and the natural stillness of the night, offering a fresh perspective on one of the world's most photographed silhouettes.

Nice Reflection by Prajith Cherukatt
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Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Prajith Cherukatt

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prajith Cherukatt is a dedicated photographer who balances his professional life with a deep-seated passion for the visual arts. His work is defined by an artistic eye that seeks out the unique beauty within his surroundings, often focusing on the architectural splendor of the Middle East. Beyond his photographic pursuits, he maintains a diverse range of interests, including cricket and driving, which contribute to his well-rounded perspective and keen ability to observe the world through a creative lens.

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15.5/20
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416/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
17,775 views | 26 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date October 5, 2010
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Dubai, The United Arab Emirates

AWARD SEGMENT | TAGS

Night Photography
Prajith Cherukatt Photography

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (15.3/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
2,016/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
17,775/2,500 Page View
Reviews
1.1/5 points
22/100 Review
Submissions
4.2/5 points
416/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 15.3/20
Total Award Score: 79.3/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
I’ve seen the Burj Al Arab captured a thousand times, usually as a postcard clichΓ©. What separates this from the rest is the absolute stillness of the water; it’s a mirror that doesn’t just reflect, it anchors the architecture. I find myself holding my breath looking at that horizon line. It’s a quiet, disciplined study of symmetry. In thirty years, this won’t just be a record of a building; it’ll be a memory of silence.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
Dubai’s skyline is a magnet for the impatient, yet here the water is remarkably glass-like. One suspects the photographer didn’t just wander by and click. To catch the Burj Al Arab without a ripple requires a stillness that mirrors the subject itself. I’ve spent enough freezing nights waiting for the wind to die to appreciate the quiet discipline here. It’s a clean, honest bit of work. He clearly stayed until the world stopped moving.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
The Burj Al Arab doesn't just sit on the water; it haunts it. By mirroring that jagged, artificial silhouette, the darkness forces a confrontation between the luxury of the structure and the void beneath. It’s a cold, calculated symmetry. I’ve stared at this reflection until my eyes ached, feeling the weight of the silence. It isn't merely a pretty view. It’s a reminder that even in the brightest city, the night always wins.
Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The Burj’s silhouette bleeds into the water, a bruised violet meeting the liquid obsidian of the Gulf, reminiscent of Turner’s most melancholic, light-starved nocturnes. It’s a quiet, shivering alchemy of artificial gold against the deep, velvet indigo of a Dubai midnight. I’m utterly breathless at how the light doesn't just sit upon the surface, but dissolves into it, creating a chromatic tension that feels like a whispered secret between the architecture and the tide.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Sven Lindqvist

The Weight of Water

We walk through the world looking for ourselves in the surfaces we pass. A window, a polished stone, a pool of black water. We want to know if we are still there, if the shape we cast is as solid as we remember.

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By Margaret Holt

The Mirror’s Quiet Truth

In the quiet hours before dawn, the surface of a pond behaves like a secret keeper. It does not merely hold the image of the sky; it doubles the world, creating a twin reality that is often more precise than the original.

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  4. PRAJITH says:

    @Joshua.. I agree some of them are my friends. but can i tell them dont comment for my photos? May be your view and their view is different. I am not telling my photos are 100% perfect. And i am not believe the Light and Composition team will select any bad quality photos.

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  5. Joshua says:

    LOL. Are these all your friends who left a feedback for your photo ? Again like the other photo this photo too lack sharpness and is darker. It is just colourful. That’s all !

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  11. e_journalist says:

    i realy like it.but dear prajith tell me one thing do you use any software for editing your photographs? do professional photographers use photo edotor or not?

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  13. Pavitha says:

    Hello Praji

    This one is really superb…So colorfull and beautifull…Hatsroff to u…Keep up ur work and keep going…Wish to c more clicks clicks and clicks frm u..cya

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