Floppy Ears by Shirren Lim

While wandering through the remote town of Mindat, Myanmar, the photographer encountered a group of local children at play. Her attention was immediately drawn to a young child wearing a charming bunny hat with distinctive floppy ears. Capturing the subject required patience and agility, as the child was constantly in motion; after experimenting with various angles, the photographer settled on this specific framing to highlight the child's endearing expression. The image is award-worthy for its authentic portrayal of childhood innocence, combined with a keen eye for spontaneous, human-centric storytelling that captures the spirit of the region.