Kid Ties a Knot by Swaroop Singha Roy

While roaming his terrace, the photographer observed a young child on a neighboring roof, moving with restless energy before pausing to focus intently on tying a knot in a rope. Captivated by the child's innocent concentration, the photographer utilized a 70-300mm zoom lens to capture the candid moment from a distance. This image serves as a poignant metaphor, illustrating how the simple, genuine actions of children weave a metaphorical knot of love that binds the world together. The photograph is award-worthy for its ability to transform a fleeting, everyday interaction into a universal symbol of connection and human warmth.

Kid Ties a Knot by Swaroop Singha Roy
Canon 1000D | Exposure 1/160sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 300mm
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Swaroop Singha Roy

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Based in Kolkata, West Bengal, Swaroop Singha Roy is a passionate photographer with a deep-seated love for nature and wildlife. His journey began in childhood, fueled by a fascination with his father’s camera, eventually evolving into a dedicated pursuit of capturing the beauty of the world through his lens. Whether documenting urban life or the animal kingdom, he views photography as a vital medium for expressing his inner thoughts and connecting with the world around him.

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11.4/20
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Award Date May 2, 2012
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Kolkata, India

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Candid Photography
Swaroop Singha Roy Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,498/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
20,334/2,500 Page View
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0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
Submissions
1.3/5 points
126/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.4/20
Total Award Score: 75.4/100
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Architecture of Small Things

We often speak of the grand design of our lives as if it were something woven by invisible hands, a tapestry already finished before we arrive. Yet, if we look closely at the mechanics of our days, we find that existence is held together by the most trivial of gestures.

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By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Small Things

We spend our lives trying to untangle the complicated threads of adulthood, forgetting that there was a time when our hands were occupied by the simplest of geometries.

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