Sunset in Batumi by Sergiy Kadulin

Captured during a family journey across Georgia in June 2012, this photograph documents a serendipitous moment on the Black Sea coast. As the sun dipped toward the horizon in Batumi, a sudden, dramatic cloud formation interrupted the clear sky, creating a striking natural composition. Lacking a tripod, the photographer ingeniously utilized a dinner plate on a restaurant table to stabilize the camera for the long-range shot. This image is award-worthy for its masterful capture of fleeting atmospheric conditions, demonstrating how technical resourcefulness and an observant eye can transform a casual travel moment into a compelling, evocative landscape study.