Gold in Sports/Summer Sports / 2026 / Sports / Summer Sports

• Prize
  Gold in Sports/Summer Sports
• Photographer
  Constant van Panhuys, Netherlands
• Date of Photograph
  2025

Constant van Panhuys, working as Bodhi Zaffa, is an in-water photographer capturing the intersection of portraiture, movement, and expression. By shooting primarily from within the lineup, he replaces the traditional distant lens with a raw, street-style intimacy.

Known for instinctive timing and close-range perspectives, Constant documents surfers as individuals rather than distant figures. His work moves beyond simple action or scale, focusing instead on the character and soul of the person within the environment. Each frame brings the viewer directly into the fold.