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Captured during the vibrant Dashehra Diwali Mela in Manchester, this photograph documents the dramatic moment fireworks illuminate the sky above the burning effigy of the ten-headed demon king, Ravan. Matthew Orlinski skillfully balances the intense, flickering light of the pyrotechnics against the dark, festive atmosphere of the celebration. The image is award-worthy for its ability to freeze a fleeting, culturally significant event with technical precision, transforming a chaotic public spectacle into a composed, evocative narrative of light, tradition, and urban energy.
Fireworks at Dashehra Diwali Mela by Matthew Orlinski
Based in Manchester, England, Matthew Orlinski is a computer science PhD student who discovered his passion for photography after receiving his grandfather’s vintage Pentax Super-A. Inspired by the evocative, historical imagery of his grandfather’s past, Orlinski transitioned into documenting the dynamic urban life of Manchester. Though self-taught, he has developed a keen eye for capturing the diverse energy and cultural milestones of his environment, consistently refining his technical skills through immersive, street-level storytelling.
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