Albino Python by Kurien Koshy Yohannan

The photographer seized a rare opportunity to document the striking presence of an albino python, focusing intently on the intricate textures and unique coloration of the snake's scales. The moment became particularly compelling when the creature turned directly toward the lens, flicking its forked tongue in a display of natural curiosity. By capturing this intimate interaction, the photographer highlights the raw, untamed beauty of wildlife. The image is award-worthy for its technical precision and the photographer's ability to transform a potentially intimidating subject into a captivating study of form, movement, and light.

Albino Python by Kurien Koshy Yohannan
Canon EOS 50D | Exposure 1/125sec @ f/5 | ISO 1000 | Focal Length 70mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Kurien Koshy Yohannan

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Kurien Koshy Yohannan transitioned photography from a personal hobby into a central pursuit with the goal of professional practice. He is driven by a deep-seated belief in the inherent beauty of the natural world, seeking to document the diverse animal and plant life that shares the planet. Through his lens, Yohannan strives to foster a renewed sense of appreciation and environmental stewardship, encouraging viewers to cherish and protect the cultural and ecological wonders that surround them.

12.8/20
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255/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
16,554 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date October 10, 2011
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (12.6/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,575/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
16,554/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.6/5 points
255/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.6/20
Total Award Score: 76.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Weight of Silk

There is a specific coolness to polished stone that stays in the marrow of your bones long after you have walked away. I remember the sensation of sliding my palm over a cool, smooth surface, the kind that feels like liquid glass under the fingertips.

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By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Silence

To be skin without pigment is to be a ghost in the garden, a creature composed of moonlight and marrow. We often fear what we cannot categorize, the things that slip through the cracks of our familiar color palettes. Yet, there is a profound honesty in this lack of mask.

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