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Jhummur Jhummur Aaki by Lavi Dhurve

Captured on a Sunday in July 2018, this portrait features Vidhya, a vibrant young girl from a village in Madhya Pradesh. The photographer highlights Vidhya’s playful spirit, capturing her in the midst of a traditional local game called “Jhummur Jhummur Aaki,” which involves gathering various leaves. By focusing on this fleeting, candid moment of childhood discovery, the photographer elevates a simple village activity into a poignant study of joy and innocence. The image is award-worthy for its authentic composition and the photographer's ability to translate the cultural richness of her surroundings into a compelling, intimate narrative.

Jhummur Jhummur Aaki by Lavi Dhurve(c) Light & Composition University
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Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Lavi Dhurve

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Hailing from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, the ‘Heart of India,’ Lavi Dhurve finds profound beauty in the simplicity of rural life. Her photographic practice is deeply rooted in a passion for art, culture, and the natural world, with a particular focus on capturing the spirit of children and the local people of her region. Through her lens, she seeks to document the quiet splendor of daily existence, from the golden light of sunrises to the vibrant, lived experiences of her community.

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11.4/20
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Award Reach | Reviews
11,921 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date November 25, 2018
66.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Sarni, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Lavi Dhurve Photography
Portrait Photography

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4.1/5 points
816/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
11,921/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.1/5 points
208/500 Submission
Jury Score: 66.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.2/20
Total Award Score: 77.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
Vidhya holds the leaves. The frame breathes around her. It’s not just a game; it’s a suspension of time. I’ve spent minutes watching her hands. They don’t rush. The background dissolves into soft, grey dust. It’s quiet here. Nothing is accidental. The empty corner isn’t empty. It’s the weight of the afternoon. I feel a sudden, sharp ache for the simplicity of that dirt floor. She is enough. The silence is everything.
Santiago Reyes Street Photography, The City & the Unrepeatable Instant Expert Review
That girl’s grin is pure electricity. Lavi caught the exact micro-second where the leaves in her hands blur just enough to feel alive. If he’d waited a heartbeat longer, the spontaneity would’ve vanished into a posed portrait. It’s that rare, fleeting joy that Winogrand chased his whole life. I’m actually smiling looking at this. It’s not just a game; it’s a collision of light and childhood. You nailed the timing, Lavi. That’s the decisive moment.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
f/2.8 at 50mm, 1/200s, ISO 200. A classic portrait configuration. The shallow depth of field isolates the subject from the chaotic background of the Sarni village, forcing focus onto the girl’s hands and leaves. It’s a calculated risk that pays off. I’ve seen too many portraits ruined by lazy apertures, but this works. The shutter speed is sufficient to freeze the motion. It’s technically sound. Honestly, the clarity of the eyes actually caught me off guard.
Julian Rowe Experimental Photography, Motion & Alternative Visual Languages Expert Review
The blur in Vidhya’s hands as she gathers leaves isn't a technical failure; it’s the heartbeat of the frame. I’m genuinely moved by how the motion renders her spirit kinetic rather than static. Why resolve the fingers when the joy is in the gesture? This approach is closer to Hiroshi Sugimoto’s long-exposure theatres than to conventional portraiture. It’s a refusal to pin the subject down, choosing instead to let the movement define her.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Rough Edge of Play

The smell of crushed chlorophyll always brings me back to the damp earth of late summer. It is a sharp, green scent—the kind that stains your fingertips and leaves a bitter, metallic tang on the back of your tongue.

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By Rashid Noor

The Weight of Unbound Time

Can we ever truly return to the kingdom of childhood, or is it a country that dissolves the moment we attempt to map its borders?

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