A Walk in the Rain by Dipanjan Mitra

Captured at the historic Ghoom Railway Station in Darjeeling, this evocative image portrays a fleeting moment during a rainy day in one of Asia’s highest altitude rail hubs. The photographer acted with remarkable speed, turning to frame the scene just as the atmosphere shifted. By utilizing a wide-angle perspective, the image captures the vast, misty scale of the station, emphasizing the solitude and timeless character of the location. This photograph is award-worthy for its ability to transform a transient, everyday travel encounter into a poignant narrative of place, perfectly balancing the technical challenges of low-light conditions with a compelling, moody composition.

A Walk in the Rain by Dipanjan Mitra
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 18-135mm | Exposure 1/640sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 18mm
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Dipanjan Mitra

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Based in Calcutta, India, Dipanjan Mitra is a dedicated software professional who transitioned into photography in 2006. His creative journey evolved from early digital experiments to mastering the complexities of shutter and aperture with professional-grade equipment. Driven by an intense desire to explore the diverse Indian terrains, Mitra finds endless fascination in the magic of the lens, continuously documenting his travels with a keen eye for the stories hidden within the landscape.

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Award Date February 1, 2013
Value 13.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Ghoom Railway Station, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

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Jury Score: 69.0/80
Resonance Score: 0.1/20
Total Award Score: 69.1/100

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