Intercross by Bawar Mohammad

In this intimate macro study, Bawar Mohammad captures the delicate and vital moment of two butterflies mating. By isolating the subjects against a soft, blurred background, the photographer emphasizes the intricate textures of their wings and the fragile beauty of their interaction. The composition is a testament to the photographer’s patience and keen eye for the natural world, transforming a fleeting biological event into a poignant artistic statement. This image is award-worthy for its technical precision in close-up photography and its ability to evoke a sense of wonder for the often-overlooked rhythms of nature.

Intercross by Bawar Mohammad
Canon EOS 500D with Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Exposure 1/200sec @ f/4.5 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 200mm
Copyright Β© Bawar Mohammad
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Bawar Mohammad

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in 1985 in Duhok, Kurdistan, Bawar Mohammad is a computer science graduate who has dedicated his professional life to the arts. Currently serving as a journalist and freelance photographer, he focuses his lens on the diverse landscapes of nature, human life, and cultural expression within Kurdistan and beyond. Driven by a desire to share his nation’s artistic heritage with a global audience, Mohammad continues to seek international collaborations that highlight the beauty and complexity of the world around him.

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11.7/20
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154/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
16,359 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date January 2, 2015
69.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 13.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Duhok, Iraq

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Bawar Mohammad Photography
Close-Up Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,496/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
16,359/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.5/5 points
154/500 Submission
Jury Score: 69.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.5/20
Total Award Score: 80.5/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
Two wings, locked. The rest is blur. I’ve spent minutes watching this stillness. It’s not just biology. It’s the weight of the air between them. The background doesn't exist. There is only the intersection. A quiet geometry. I find myself holding my breath, afraid to disturb the balance. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty. It’s a pause. A rare, fragile silence. It’s enough.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
Nature’s frantic coupling is usually a blur, yet here, it’s held in a suffocating stillness. The light doesn't illuminate; it interrogates the fragile, dusty scales of these wings. I’m unsettled by how the shadows cling to the edges of their bodies, as if darkness is trying to reclaim the act. It’s a heavy, silent collision. When I look at the void behind them, I don’t see beauty. I see the indifference of the universe watching us.
Mei-Ling Chen Pattern, Geometry, Abstract Form & Visual Mathematics Expert Review
The composition hinges on a precise diagonal axis, bisecting the frame at a forty-degree angle. By anchoring the butterflies’ intersection at the golden ratio, Mohammad creates a perfect equilibrium of mass. The blurred background acts as a negative space, forcing the eye to trace the intricate, repeating tessellations of the wings. It’s a masterclass in spatial efficiency. I’m genuinely breathless at how the geometry transforms a biological necessity into such a rigorous, elegant visual equation.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Geometry of Becoming

In the quiet corners of a garden, there is a language spoken without sound. It is a series of small, rhythmic negotiationsβ€”the way a leaf turns to catch the waning light, or how two separate lives might briefly align to ensure the continuation of a cycle.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Weight of Wings

The smell of damp earth after a sudden rain always brings me back to the feeling of velvet against my fingertips. It is a heavy, humid scent, the kind that clings to the back of your throat like pollen.

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