Flying Craze by Moslem Azimi

Captured during a flight from Kermanshah to Mashad, this portrait documents a moment of pure, unscripted wonder. As the aircraft ascended, the photographer noticed the young passenger seated ahead, her eyes reflecting the excitement and 'flight craze' of the journey. With his camera prepared for such fleeting opportunities, he captured the girl’s genuine expression against the backdrop of the cabin. The image is award-worthy for its candid intimacy and the fantastic mood preserved through the photographer's quick reflexes, transforming a routine travel experience into a compelling narrative of discovery and youthful curiosity.

Flying Craze by Moslem Azimi
Exposure 1/160sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 100
Copyright Β© Moslem Azimi
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Moslem Azimi

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Moslem Azimi is a Kurdish photographer currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Though he holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Translation and is self-taught in the visual arts, he has established a significant presence in both national and international photography exhibitions. His work is driven by a deep commitment to documenting the Kurdish lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Through his lens, Azimi seeks to preserve the essence of his heritage, bridging the gap between his origins and his global audience with authentic, evocative storytelling.

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10.4/20
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112/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
9,601 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date July 9, 2019
60.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 12.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Mashad, Iran

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Moslem Azimi Photography
Portrait Photography

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4.1/5 points
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5.0/5 points
9,601/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
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1.1/5 points
112/500 Submission
Jury Score: 60.0/80
Resonance Score: 10.2/20
Total Award Score: 70.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The frame suffers from a lack of geometric discipline. The subject’s gaze drifts into the void, yet the surrounding cabin architecture offers no structural anchor to hold the eye. It’s a chaotic intersection of planes that fails to resolve. While the candid nature is apparent, it doesn't excuse the compositional drift. I’ve grown weary of such aimless framing. The tension is absent, leaving the viewer adrift in a space that simply doesn't hold.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
Light here doesn't merely illuminate; it interrogates the girl’s gaze. Azimi captures that fragile threshold where childhood wonder meets the crushing indifference of the sky. I’m unsettled by how the cabin’s encroaching gloom swallows the periphery, forcing us to confront her eyes alone. It’s a stark reminder that we’re all suspended in a void, hurtling toward an unknown destination. It doesn't invite comfort. Instead, it demands we acknowledge the darkness that defines our brief, frantic ascent.
Amara Diallo Portrait, Human Story & Narrative Portraiture Expert Review
We look at this girl, suspended between clouds and the cabin’s hum, and we see the world opening up. Moslem didn't just snap a shutter; he caught a soul mid-flight. There’s a quiet, breathless wonder in her eyes that makes me ache for my own childhood curiosity. It’s a fleeting, honest exchange. We aren't just watching a passenger; we’re witnessing the exact moment she realizes how big the world truly is. It’s a beautiful, fragile thing.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Beatriz Andrade

The Geography of Wonder

There is a particular kind of stillness that arrives when you are suspended between two points on a map.

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By Sven Lindqvist

The Weight of Distance

We travel to escape the gravity of our own lives. We sit in metal tubes, suspended between the earth we know and the sky we cannot touch. There is a specific kind of silence that happens at altitude.

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