Lighthouse by Hanks Tseng

Captured along the harbor, this evocative long-exposure photograph portrays a lighthouse as a guiding beacon beneath a sky of radial clouds. The photographer masterfully utilizes a slow shutter speed to soften the fierce sea, transforming the crashing waves into a welcoming presence for returning fishing vessels. This image is award-worthy for its poetic interpretation of maritime safety and its ability to turn a functional harbor scene into a serene, ethereal landscape. The interplay between the lighthouse’s steady light and the dynamic, blurred motion of the water creates a profound sense of peace and arrival.

Lighthouse by Hanks Tseng
Copyright Β© Hanks Tseng
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Hanks Tseng

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Hanks Tseng is a dedicated photographer who finds his greatest inspiration in the natural world. Now retired, he spends his days capturing the beauty of landscapes, with a particular expertise in seascapes, forests, and streams. His signature style utilizes slow shutter speeds to evoke a sense of profound peace and quietude, transforming ordinary environments into ethereal, beautiful compositions that he shares with an international audience.

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12.2/20
RESONANCE
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210/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
7,354 views | 8 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date April 10, 2020
68.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Taoyuan City, Taiwan

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Black & White Photography
Hanks Tseng Photography

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (12.2/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
4.7/5 points
948/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
7,354/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.4/5 points
8/100 Review
Submissions
2.1/5 points
210/500 Submission
Jury Score: 68.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.2/20
Total Award Score: 80.2/100
Reflection on this Photograph
By Tom Bretherton

The Constant in the Dark

I remember sitting on a rusted bench in Marseille with an old fisherman named Elias. He spent his days watching the harbor entrance, his hands calloused and stained by decades of salt.

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