Photo of the Day Award Showcase

Explore the Very Moments of Our Presence on This Earth

The journey of Photo of the Day is endless, from one continent to the next, a journey that gives one an understanding of people, nature, and culture. We believe, when one feels it from the heart and captures the moment with their camera, it becomes iconic, which is special to share with the whole world. Let’s share it with others.

Explore the Award from:   Photo Exhibition Board   |   the Intricacies of Photography

Feel the Bite by Adriaan Pretorius

Feel the Bite by Adriaan Pretorius

Samosa dishes are well known in the Middle east and Central Asian regions. They are also known for it's spicy after bite which made it easy to link these ingredients together. The sauce on the side adds to rounding off the taste with some green onion to add to the freshness. The light from the side supported the photograph well in highlighting the various colors and textures.
Know the Kolbars by Moslem Azimi

Know the Kolbars by Moslem Azimi

A kolbar is a worker who is employed to carry goods on his/her back across the borders of Iran, Iraq , Syria and Turkey legally or illegally. The situation and working conditions of Kolbar are rarely discussed in the media, usually only in the form of short reports on regional websites such as Telegram about deaths of Kolbar. The Kolbar work under very harsh conditions In the film Time of the Drunken Horses by the film director Bahman Ghobadi, brief insights into the everyday life of the Kolbar are given. In both Iran and Turkey many young male and female kolbars have been shot dead by government forces. In many cases crossing the border is against the law, and the kolbars are shot.
Salmon Slice with Lemon and Dill by Adriaan Pretorius

Salmon Slice with Lemon and Dill by Adriaan Pretorius

Salmon is one of those ingredients that goes with everything no matter how you prepare it. It works perfectly just on its own with a sprinkle of dill and squeeze of lemon. I love this product and this is why I choose to shoot it. The orange color reflects perfectly in the natural light and works from a variety of angles. Chilly flakes rounded off the picture to add that unexpected color and flavor.
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