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Eurofighter Typhoon – Saltire by Kurien Koshy Yohannan

Captured during the AERO India Airshow in 2011, this striking image features a Eurofighter Typhoon executing a high-speed aerial maneuver. The photographer skillfully timed the shot to highlight the aircraft's contrails, which intersect against the clear blue sky to form the distinct pattern of a Scottish saltire. This juxtaposition of advanced military aviation and a classic national symbol creates a compelling visual narrative. The photograph is award-worthy for its precise technical execution, capturing a fleeting, serendipitous moment of geometry in motion that transforms a routine flight demonstration into a piece of evocative, symbolic art.

Eurofighter Typhoon – Saltire by Kurien Koshy Yohannan
Canon EOS 50D | Exposure 1/1000sec @ f/11 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 500mm
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. His work is driven by a deep-seated belief in the inherent beauty of the natural world and the diverse cultures that inhabit it. Through his lens, Yohannan seeks to foster a greater appreciation for the planet, aiming to inspire viewers to protect the environment and cherish the coexistence of global life forms.

13.4/20
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322/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
18,702 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date January 29, 2012
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Bangalore, India

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (13.2/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,596/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
18,702/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
3.2/5 points
322/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 13.2/20
Total Award Score: 77.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Reflections on this Photograph
By Sven Lindqvist

The Geometry of Absence

We spend our lives drawing lines across the sky, hoping they will hold. We trace paths with our fingers against the windowpane, tracing the flight of birds or the slow drift of clouds, trying to impose order on a vast, indifferent blue.

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By Isabelle Park

Lines Drawn in the Blue

I was walking home this afternoon when a plane cut a sharp, white line across the sky. It was so straight and deliberate that I stopped right in the middle of the sidewalk, tilting my head back until my neck ached.

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