/ 2025 / Portraiture / Children

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Gurudas Bate, India

This portrait captures the radiant joy and carefree spirit of children immersed in the river’s embrace. Their gleaming smiles and playful expressions reflect the purity of childhood, untouched by the rush of the modern world. The river, a timeless playground, becomes a backdrop for laughter, bonding, and unforgettable memories. Through this image, I aim to showcase the harmony between nature and childhood, where simple moments become the most treasured stories.