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Captured against the majestic, snow-dusted backdrop of Erciyes Mountain near Hörmetçi Village, this image documents a tender moment of connection between two brothers. As their families gather for a picnic, the older brother patiently teaches the younger one the art of flying a kite. The photographer masterfully utilizes the expansive, natural landscape to frame this intimate human interaction, emphasizing the joy of exploration and shared play. The photograph is award-worthy for its ability to transform a simple, fleeting family memory into a timeless narrative of childhood discovery and the enduring bond between siblings amidst the grandeur of the Turkish wilderness.
Born in Erzurum, Turkey, in 1971, Derya Yazar Atasever is a distinguished Master of Fine Arts and EFIAP-certified photographer currently based in Cappadocia. Beyond her professional background in health management and nursing, she has dedicated her career to the intersection of art and therapy, notably utilizing photography to support patients with mental health conditions. An active leader in the international photography community, she serves as a competition juror, educator, and advocate for social responsibility projects, while continuing to champion the artistic mission of photography within her home region.
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It is 3:14 am. The house is holding its breath, and I am thinking about the things we teach children to hold onto. We give them strings, ribbons, and promises, telling them that if they just keep a firm grip, they can make something dance against the sky.
Read the reflection →We are born into a world that pulls away from us. A kite is merely a physical manifestation of this distance, a fragile shape tethered to the earth by a thin, invisible line.
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