OPPO Photography Awards 2025 - OPPO LUMO IMAGE

Dialect - The Fading Voice

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Photographer

Boooya - China

Description

My hometown is in a small village in northern Guangdong. It was precisely this unique environment, where "Dialects vary from village to village," that allowed me to speak five dialects from childhood.
But as time goes by, I've noticed dialects quietly fading away: peers converse less in dialect, and most of the younger generation can't speak them at all. I understand this is an inevitable part of history, where countless voices fade into silence over time. But, witnessing the gradual loss of this cultural heritage still fills me with regret.
As a photographer, I felt compelled to leave my own mark on this phenomenon. I chose dialects as my project theme, attempting to translate the auditory into the visual. Using my phone, I documented the present state and future of dialects—from the passing down of dialect theater traditions to the linguistic disconnect between generations. If only one voice could linger in our ears, dialects would fade like ripples dying down or flames growing dim, becoming inscriptions carved into history or ultimately preserved only in audio-visual archives.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Among the entire selection, this series of photographs caught my attention. The photographer, through a collection of images, documented the unique cultural environment of their hometown, using the images to evoke concern and awareness for the gradually disappearing local dialects.
With a coherent visual narrative, the author skillfully employed different scenes, varied lenses, and telephoto lengths to comprehensively present the essence of the story.

Tang Hui

The photographer pays attention to a widespread social phenomenon in China, sparking resonance and reflection among viewers. The approach is quiet and unadorned, yet the visualized interpretation of sound is highly creative and unforgettable.

Pete Lau

Beyond conveying visual aesthetics, imagery serves a crucial function in communicating the artist's observations and reflections on life—the very essence of photographic art. This gold-award-winning work employs a series format to construct a narrative through sequential images, revealing the disappearance of "dialect" in the photographer's hometown.
Blending traditional documentary techniques with conceptual approaches, it exposes the linguistic disconnect between younger and older generations—a profoundly serious issue. This challenge extends beyond rural China, affecting all of humanity amid rapid urbanization: the loss of language signifies the loss of culture.
The artist avoids overly complex formal experimentation, opting instead for direct documentation while still demonstrating mastery of photographic craft. The color palette and dynamic shifts in framing establish the narrative rhythm and aesthetic foundation of the series. The inclusion of props imbues the work with symbolic meaning. Notably, the open composition of two generations connected by headphones not only clarifies the theme but also creates powerful visual tension.

Trunk Xu

The types of emotions cannot be ranked; we cannot say that emotions towards traditional culture are superior to personal affections. However, the methods of describing emotions through camera language can be compared. In this series of works, we see the author employing a rich array of expressions centered around fading dialects. These include earphones connecting intergenerational characters, cue cards with dialect text, mouths and ears depicted in various mirrors, and portraits of dialect users. All of these effectively facilitate the communication between the theme and the audience. Additionally, the composition of the series is diverse, combining detailed close-ups with large spaces of blankness, perfectly balancing the rhythm of the entire story. It is rare to see such thoughtful exploration expressed using a mobile phone, truly a masterpiece.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I see the photographer's testament to the rich spectrum of emotions that may arise in us when we return to childhood memories,nostalgia. Perhaps memories have a special feeling within us that resurfaces when we visit places from the past.
It is very difficult to create a series where all the photographs are strong as a whole.
I think the photographs flow together beautifully, both in terms of expression, aesthetics and variety.
The vibrant yet subdued colour palette creates a playful expression; it looks delicate and calm.
This is a series where everything works together and creates balance.

Alec Soth

There is magic and mystery in taking a single picture. But to take a group of photographs that work together and show layers of meaning is extremely difficult. The meaning in this project is made even more difficult by its invisibility. How does one photograph the variety of different dialects? Through captivating images and sophisticated sequencing, this project captures this subject with beauty and complexity.

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Dialect - The Fading Voice

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Photographer

Boooya - China

Description

My hometown is in a small village in northern Guangdong. It was precisely this unique environment, where "Dialects vary from village to village," that allowed me to speak five dialects from childhood.
But as time goes by, I've noticed dialects quietly fading away: peers converse less in dialect, and most of the younger generation can't speak them at all. I understand this is an inevitable part of history, where countless voices fade into silence over time. But, witnessing the gradual loss of this cultural heritage still fills me with regret.
As a photographer, I felt compelled to leave my own mark on this phenomenon. I chose dialects as my project theme, attempting to translate the auditory into the visual. Using my phone, I documented the present state and future of dialects—from the passing down of dialect theater traditions to the linguistic disconnect between generations. If only one voice could linger in our ears, dialects would fade like ripples dying down or flames growing dim, becoming inscriptions carved into history or ultimately preserved only in audio-visual archives.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Among the entire selection, this series of photographs caught my attention. The photographer, through a collection of images, documented the unique cultural environment of their hometown, using the images to evoke concern and awareness for the gradually disappearing local dialects.
With a coherent visual narrative, the author skillfully employed different scenes, varied lenses, and telephoto lengths to comprehensively present the essence of the story.

Tang Hui

The photographer pays attention to a widespread social phenomenon in China, sparking resonance and reflection among viewers. The approach is quiet and unadorned, yet the visualized interpretation of sound is highly creative and unforgettable.

Pete Lau

Beyond conveying visual aesthetics, imagery serves a crucial function in communicating the artist's observations and reflections on life—the very essence of photographic art. This gold-award-winning work employs a series format to construct a narrative through sequential images, revealing the disappearance of "dialect" in the photographer's hometown.
Blending traditional documentary techniques with conceptual approaches, it exposes the linguistic disconnect between younger and older generations—a profoundly serious issue. This challenge extends beyond rural China, affecting all of humanity amid rapid urbanization: the loss of language signifies the loss of culture.
The artist avoids overly complex formal experimentation, opting instead for direct documentation while still demonstrating mastery of photographic craft. The color palette and dynamic shifts in framing establish the narrative rhythm and aesthetic foundation of the series. The inclusion of props imbues the work with symbolic meaning. Notably, the open composition of two generations connected by headphones not only clarifies the theme but also creates powerful visual tension.

Trunk Xu

The types of emotions cannot be ranked; we cannot say that emotions towards traditional culture are superior to personal affections. However, the methods of describing emotions through camera language can be compared. In this series of works, we see the author employing a rich array of expressions centered around fading dialects. These include earphones connecting intergenerational characters, cue cards with dialect text, mouths and ears depicted in various mirrors, and portraits of dialect users. All of these effectively facilitate the communication between the theme and the audience. Additionally, the composition of the series is diverse, combining detailed close-ups with large spaces of blankness, perfectly balancing the rhythm of the entire story. It is rare to see such thoughtful exploration expressed using a mobile phone, truly a masterpiece.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I see the photographer's testament to the rich spectrum of emotions that may arise in us when we return to childhood memories,nostalgia. Perhaps memories have a special feeling within us that resurfaces when we visit places from the past.
It is very difficult to create a series where all the photographs are strong as a whole.
I think the photographs flow together beautifully, both in terms of expression, aesthetics and variety.
The vibrant yet subdued colour palette creates a playful expression; it looks delicate and calm.
This is a series where everything works together and creates balance.

Alec Soth

There is magic and mystery in taking a single picture. But to take a group of photographs that work together and show layers of meaning is extremely difficult. The meaning in this project is made even more difficult by its invisibility. How does one photograph the variety of different dialects? Through captivating images and sophisticated sequencing, this project captures this subject with beauty and complexity.

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Dialect - The Fading Voice

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Photographer

Boooya - China

Description

My hometown is in a small village in northern Guangdong. It was precisely this unique environment, where "Dialects vary from village to village," that allowed me to speak five dialects from childhood.
But as time goes by, I've noticed dialects quietly fading away: peers converse less in dialect, and most of the younger generation can't speak them at all. I understand this is an inevitable part of history, where countless voices fade into silence over time. But, witnessing the gradual loss of this cultural heritage still fills me with regret.
As a photographer, I felt compelled to leave my own mark on this phenomenon. I chose dialects as my project theme, attempting to translate the auditory into the visual. Using my phone, I documented the present state and future of dialects—from the passing down of dialect theater traditions to the linguistic disconnect between generations. If only one voice could linger in our ears, dialects would fade like ripples dying down or flames growing dim, becoming inscriptions carved into history or ultimately preserved only in audio-visual archives.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Among the entire selection, this series of photographs caught my attention. The photographer, through a collection of images, documented the unique cultural environment of their hometown, using the images to evoke concern and awareness for the gradually disappearing local dialects.
With a coherent visual narrative, the author skillfully employed different scenes, varied lenses, and telephoto lengths to comprehensively present the essence of the story.

Tang Hui

The photographer pays attention to a widespread social phenomenon in China, sparking resonance and reflection among viewers. The approach is quiet and unadorned, yet the visualized interpretation of sound is highly creative and unforgettable.

Pete Lau

Beyond conveying visual aesthetics, imagery serves a crucial function in communicating the artist's observations and reflections on life—the very essence of photographic art. This gold-award-winning work employs a series format to construct a narrative through sequential images, revealing the disappearance of "dialect" in the photographer's hometown.
Blending traditional documentary techniques with conceptual approaches, it exposes the linguistic disconnect between younger and older generations—a profoundly serious issue. This challenge extends beyond rural China, affecting all of humanity amid rapid urbanization: the loss of language signifies the loss of culture.
The artist avoids overly complex formal experimentation, opting instead for direct documentation while still demonstrating mastery of photographic craft. The color palette and dynamic shifts in framing establish the narrative rhythm and aesthetic foundation of the series. The inclusion of props imbues the work with symbolic meaning. Notably, the open composition of two generations connected by headphones not only clarifies the theme but also creates powerful visual tension.

Trunk Xu

The types of emotions cannot be ranked; we cannot say that emotions towards traditional culture are superior to personal affections. However, the methods of describing emotions through camera language can be compared. In this series of works, we see the author employing a rich array of expressions centered around fading dialects. These include earphones connecting intergenerational characters, cue cards with dialect text, mouths and ears depicted in various mirrors, and portraits of dialect users. All of these effectively facilitate the communication between the theme and the audience. Additionally, the composition of the series is diverse, combining detailed close-ups with large spaces of blankness, perfectly balancing the rhythm of the entire story. It is rare to see such thoughtful exploration expressed using a mobile phone, truly a masterpiece.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I see the photographer's testament to the rich spectrum of emotions that may arise in us when we return to childhood memories,nostalgia. Perhaps memories have a special feeling within us that resurfaces when we visit places from the past.
It is very difficult to create a series where all the photographs are strong as a whole.
I think the photographs flow together beautifully, both in terms of expression, aesthetics and variety.
The vibrant yet subdued colour palette creates a playful expression; it looks delicate and calm.
This is a series where everything works together and creates balance.

Alec Soth

There is magic and mystery in taking a single picture. But to take a group of photographs that work together and show layers of meaning is extremely difficult. The meaning in this project is made even more difficult by its invisibility. How does one photograph the variety of different dialects? Through captivating images and sophisticated sequencing, this project captures this subject with beauty and complexity.

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Dialect - The Fading Voice

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Photographer

Boooya - China

Description

My hometown is in a small village in northern Guangdong. It was precisely this unique environment, where "Dialects vary from village to village," that allowed me to speak five dialects from childhood.
But as time goes by, I've noticed dialects quietly fading away: peers converse less in dialect, and most of the younger generation can't speak them at all. I understand this is an inevitable part of history, where countless voices fade into silence over time. But, witnessing the gradual loss of this cultural heritage still fills me with regret.
As a photographer, I felt compelled to leave my own mark on this phenomenon. I chose dialects as my project theme, attempting to translate the auditory into the visual. Using my phone, I documented the present state and future of dialects—from the passing down of dialect theater traditions to the linguistic disconnect between generations. If only one voice could linger in our ears, dialects would fade like ripples dying down or flames growing dim, becoming inscriptions carved into history or ultimately preserved only in audio-visual archives.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Among the entire selection, this series of photographs caught my attention. The photographer, through a collection of images, documented the unique cultural environment of their hometown, using the images to evoke concern and awareness for the gradually disappearing local dialects.
With a coherent visual narrative, the author skillfully employed different scenes, varied lenses, and telephoto lengths to comprehensively present the essence of the story.

Tang Hui

The photographer pays attention to a widespread social phenomenon in China, sparking resonance and reflection among viewers. The approach is quiet and unadorned, yet the visualized interpretation of sound is highly creative and unforgettable.

Pete Lau

Beyond conveying visual aesthetics, imagery serves a crucial function in communicating the artist's observations and reflections on life—the very essence of photographic art. This gold-award-winning work employs a series format to construct a narrative through sequential images, revealing the disappearance of "dialect" in the photographer's hometown.
Blending traditional documentary techniques with conceptual approaches, it exposes the linguistic disconnect between younger and older generations—a profoundly serious issue. This challenge extends beyond rural China, affecting all of humanity amid rapid urbanization: the loss of language signifies the loss of culture.
The artist avoids overly complex formal experimentation, opting instead for direct documentation while still demonstrating mastery of photographic craft. The color palette and dynamic shifts in framing establish the narrative rhythm and aesthetic foundation of the series. The inclusion of props imbues the work with symbolic meaning. Notably, the open composition of two generations connected by headphones not only clarifies the theme but also creates powerful visual tension.

Trunk Xu

The types of emotions cannot be ranked; we cannot say that emotions towards traditional culture are superior to personal affections. However, the methods of describing emotions through camera language can be compared. In this series of works, we see the author employing a rich array of expressions centered around fading dialects. These include earphones connecting intergenerational characters, cue cards with dialect text, mouths and ears depicted in various mirrors, and portraits of dialect users. All of these effectively facilitate the communication between the theme and the audience. Additionally, the composition of the series is diverse, combining detailed close-ups with large spaces of blankness, perfectly balancing the rhythm of the entire story. It is rare to see such thoughtful exploration expressed using a mobile phone, truly a masterpiece.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I see the photographer's testament to the rich spectrum of emotions that may arise in us when we return to childhood memories,nostalgia. Perhaps memories have a special feeling within us that resurfaces when we visit places from the past.
It is very difficult to create a series where all the photographs are strong as a whole.
I think the photographs flow together beautifully, both in terms of expression, aesthetics and variety.
The vibrant yet subdued colour palette creates a playful expression; it looks delicate and calm.
This is a series where everything works together and creates balance.

Alec Soth

There is magic and mystery in taking a single picture. But to take a group of photographs that work together and show layers of meaning is extremely difficult. The meaning in this project is made even more difficult by its invisibility. How does one photograph the variety of different dialects? Through captivating images and sophisticated sequencing, this project captures this subject with beauty and complexity.

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Dialect - The Fading Voice

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Photographer

Boooya - China

Description

My hometown is in a small village in northern Guangdong. It was precisely this unique environment, where "Dialects vary from village to village," that allowed me to speak five dialects from childhood.
But as time goes by, I've noticed dialects quietly fading away: peers converse less in dialect, and most of the younger generation can't speak them at all. I understand this is an inevitable part of history, where countless voices fade into silence over time. But, witnessing the gradual loss of this cultural heritage still fills me with regret.
As a photographer, I felt compelled to leave my own mark on this phenomenon. I chose dialects as my project theme, attempting to translate the auditory into the visual. Using my phone, I documented the present state and future of dialects—from the passing down of dialect theater traditions to the linguistic disconnect between generations. If only one voice could linger in our ears, dialects would fade like ripples dying down or flames growing dim, becoming inscriptions carved into history or ultimately preserved only in audio-visual archives.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Among the entire selection, this series of photographs caught my attention. The photographer, through a collection of images, documented the unique cultural environment of their hometown, using the images to evoke concern and awareness for the gradually disappearing local dialects.
With a coherent visual narrative, the author skillfully employed different scenes, varied lenses, and telephoto lengths to comprehensively present the essence of the story.

Tang Hui

The photographer pays attention to a widespread social phenomenon in China, sparking resonance and reflection among viewers. The approach is quiet and unadorned, yet the visualized interpretation of sound is highly creative and unforgettable.

Pete Lau

Beyond conveying visual aesthetics, imagery serves a crucial function in communicating the artist's observations and reflections on life—the very essence of photographic art. This gold-award-winning work employs a series format to construct a narrative through sequential images, revealing the disappearance of "dialect" in the photographer's hometown.
Blending traditional documentary techniques with conceptual approaches, it exposes the linguistic disconnect between younger and older generations—a profoundly serious issue. This challenge extends beyond rural China, affecting all of humanity amid rapid urbanization: the loss of language signifies the loss of culture.
The artist avoids overly complex formal experimentation, opting instead for direct documentation while still demonstrating mastery of photographic craft. The color palette and dynamic shifts in framing establish the narrative rhythm and aesthetic foundation of the series. The inclusion of props imbues the work with symbolic meaning. Notably, the open composition of two generations connected by headphones not only clarifies the theme but also creates powerful visual tension.

Trunk Xu

The types of emotions cannot be ranked; we cannot say that emotions towards traditional culture are superior to personal affections. However, the methods of describing emotions through camera language can be compared. In this series of works, we see the author employing a rich array of expressions centered around fading dialects. These include earphones connecting intergenerational characters, cue cards with dialect text, mouths and ears depicted in various mirrors, and portraits of dialect users. All of these effectively facilitate the communication between the theme and the audience. Additionally, the composition of the series is diverse, combining detailed close-ups with large spaces of blankness, perfectly balancing the rhythm of the entire story. It is rare to see such thoughtful exploration expressed using a mobile phone, truly a masterpiece.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I see the photographer's testament to the rich spectrum of emotions that may arise in us when we return to childhood memories,nostalgia. Perhaps memories have a special feeling within us that resurfaces when we visit places from the past.
It is very difficult to create a series where all the photographs are strong as a whole.
I think the photographs flow together beautifully, both in terms of expression, aesthetics and variety.
The vibrant yet subdued colour palette creates a playful expression; it looks delicate and calm.
This is a series where everything works together and creates balance.

Alec Soth

There is magic and mystery in taking a single picture. But to take a group of photographs that work together and show layers of meaning is extremely difficult. The meaning in this project is made even more difficult by its invisibility. How does one photograph the variety of different dialects? Through captivating images and sophisticated sequencing, this project captures this subject with beauty and complexity.

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Dialect - The Fading Voice

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Gold Award

Photographer

Boooya - China

Description

My hometown is in a small village in northern Guangdong. It was precisely this unique environment, where "Dialects vary from village to village," that allowed me to speak five dialects from childhood.
But as time goes by, I've noticed dialects quietly fading away: peers converse less in dialect, and most of the younger generation can't speak them at all. I understand this is an inevitable part of history, where countless voices fade into silence over time. But, witnessing the gradual loss of this cultural heritage still fills me with regret.
As a photographer, I felt compelled to leave my own mark on this phenomenon. I chose dialects as my project theme, attempting to translate the auditory into the visual. Using my phone, I documented the present state and future of dialects—from the passing down of dialect theater traditions to the linguistic disconnect between generations. If only one voice could linger in our ears, dialects would fade like ripples dying down or flames growing dim, becoming inscriptions carved into history or ultimately preserved only in audio-visual archives.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Among the entire selection, this series of photographs caught my attention. The photographer, through a collection of images, documented the unique cultural environment of their hometown, using the images to evoke concern and awareness for the gradually disappearing local dialects.
With a coherent visual narrative, the author skillfully employed different scenes, varied lenses, and telephoto lengths to comprehensively present the essence of the story.

Tang Hui

The photographer pays attention to a widespread social phenomenon in China, sparking resonance and reflection among viewers. The approach is quiet and unadorned, yet the visualized interpretation of sound is highly creative and unforgettable.

Pete Lau

Beyond conveying visual aesthetics, imagery serves a crucial function in communicating the artist's observations and reflections on life—the very essence of photographic art. This gold-award-winning work employs a series format to construct a narrative through sequential images, revealing the disappearance of "dialect" in the photographer's hometown.
Blending traditional documentary techniques with conceptual approaches, it exposes the linguistic disconnect between younger and older generations—a profoundly serious issue. This challenge extends beyond rural China, affecting all of humanity amid rapid urbanization: the loss of language signifies the loss of culture.
The artist avoids overly complex formal experimentation, opting instead for direct documentation while still demonstrating mastery of photographic craft. The color palette and dynamic shifts in framing establish the narrative rhythm and aesthetic foundation of the series. The inclusion of props imbues the work with symbolic meaning. Notably, the open composition of two generations connected by headphones not only clarifies the theme but also creates powerful visual tension.

Trunk Xu

The types of emotions cannot be ranked; we cannot say that emotions towards traditional culture are superior to personal affections. However, the methods of describing emotions through camera language can be compared. In this series of works, we see the author employing a rich array of expressions centered around fading dialects. These include earphones connecting intergenerational characters, cue cards with dialect text, mouths and ears depicted in various mirrors, and portraits of dialect users. All of these effectively facilitate the communication between the theme and the audience. Additionally, the composition of the series is diverse, combining detailed close-ups with large spaces of blankness, perfectly balancing the rhythm of the entire story. It is rare to see such thoughtful exploration expressed using a mobile phone, truly a masterpiece.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I see the photographer's testament to the rich spectrum of emotions that may arise in us when we return to childhood memories,nostalgia. Perhaps memories have a special feeling within us that resurfaces when we visit places from the past.
It is very difficult to create a series where all the photographs are strong as a whole.
I think the photographs flow together beautifully, both in terms of expression, aesthetics and variety.
The vibrant yet subdued colour palette creates a playful expression; it looks delicate and calm.
This is a series where everything works together and creates balance.

Alec Soth

There is magic and mystery in taking a single picture. But to take a group of photographs that work together and show layers of meaning is extremely difficult. The meaning in this project is made even more difficult by its invisibility. How does one photograph the variety of different dialects? Through captivating images and sophisticated sequencing, this project captures this subject with beauty and complexity.

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Multiple Shadows of Night

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Multiple Shadows of Night

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

AO ZHUOWEN - China

Description

In the warm yellow glow, silhouettes overlap. As if some have just finished their day's rush, while others begin their nighttime musings, the city's evenings hold stories and emotions of their own…

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

This work captures an ordinary yet fleeting scene of urban life, one that is often overlooked. By skillfully applying urban lights, reflections and layers in glass, and the passing pedestrian, the photographer acutely seizes this commonly neglected moment. This image reveals the tense and bustling reality of modern city.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This photograph was my personal favourite a masterpiece of street photography,
such images are not easy to capture; you have to see the moment. Often, such a moment can be referred to as a decisive moment. Something completely unexpected occurs that cannot be predicted. The aesthetics of the photograph are perfect; the colour tones and symmetry, the balance all work together. I love how the photographer has managed to capture three different people in the picture, the formation of the head, the man with his back turned, it is a perfect composition, which has arisen completely spontaneously. It is rare that I am captivated by a street photo, this was inspiring even for me to see.

Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Person from Another Place

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Person from Another Place

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Ray Cheung - China

Description

On the streets of St. Petersburg in late winter, a sudden blizzard transformed this ancient city from its springtime hues back into a silver-white wonderland. On a distant bus, a young girl sat motionless, gazing out the window. Perhaps she was watching the unexpected snowfall, or perhaps the snow had stirred the tender thoughts of her youthful heart. Through a telephoto lens piercing the snow, I captured this scene. To her and her hometown, I am a stranger, a passerby—yet am I not also a transient in this world? The snowfall lends a sacred purity to the quiet life, and after it passes, calm will return. For her hometown, this snow is also a long-awaited visitor.

Judges' comments

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This is art.
It is not easy to create photographs that touch something inside us, that evoke a feeling. It is about closeness and having the ability to convey genuine emotions. Storytelling is perhaps what I consider most important when it comes to the power of photography.
The girl's dreamy and pained expression creates a power in the image; it draws me in and holds me fast.
The photograph is simple, by which I mean there are few distracting elements; it is aesthetically calm, the colour tones are well balanced, and it creates a vintage look.
It almost looks as if she is sitting in a snow cave with the round window reflection above her and the delicate snowflakes falling softly.

Alec Soth

What an amazing photograph!!! Out of all of the photographs I've seen in this competition, this was my favorite. It evokes the wonder of a snow globe and the subtle color suggests chrismas. But the image isn't overly sentimental. The expression on the girl's face is bittersweet - almost like the train she's on is leaving childhood behind.

Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Crow Building

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

Crow Building

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Keyur Bhatt - India

Description

This photograph captures a striking contrast between nature and urban architecture in the heart of Mumbai. Shot from a "DN Nagar" metro station, the silhouetted crow dominates the foreground, its dark form sharply outlined against the reflective glass facade of a modern high-rise building. The bird's presence introduces an unexpected harmony, bridging the quiet stillness of wildlife with the relentless vertical growth of the city. The image highlights how everyday urban spaces host fleeting moments of coexistence between the natural and the man-made. Through this minimal yet powerful composition, the photograph invites viewers to pause and notice beauty in the ordinary rhythm of city life.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

This is a fresh perspective rarely seen in urban photography. Using the silhouettes of crows and the play of light and shadow on buildings, the photographer outlines the relationship between animals and the city. The composition is balanced, while the black-and-white palette adds a distinctive tone.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I found this photograph really interesting. It's completely different from what I usually see.
I am curious about the background of the image. The shadows interact beautifully here, creating exciting formations.
The photograph has a purity and simplicity that appeals to me. It is delicate and pleasant to look at, artistic.
The photograph works perfectly with this black and white conversion.

Lucky

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Title

Lucky

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Silver Award

Photographer

Yu Huang - China

Description

We have a little dog named Lucky. He is a playful and naughty pup who grew up enveloped in our affection, and he is also a dog who responds to that love with genuine warmth. It's a bond of love and emotion that transcends age or species.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

This work brings an especially pleasant and relaxing viewing experience. By avoiding grand narratives and instead following the puppy, Lucky, as a thread through the series, the photographer conveys a delicate and intimate observation of everyday life—precisely what makes the images so moving. In a way, this reflects another truth of photography: the depiction of the ordinary has always been one of its timeless themes. The images are light and clean, with colors and lighting that feel lively and uplifting, which create a deeply soothing atmosphere. The sense of peace and comfort in daily life is thereby conveyed with remarkable richness.

Alec Soth

As the photographer writes in her statement, "no need for many words." These pictures, like their subject, are pure delight. My eye bounces from one colorful image to the next and doesn't need language to justify the joy.

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Timeless Framing

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

Timeless Framing

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Abdullah Salah - Egypt

Description

El-Mermah is a traditional horse-riding and fencing competition in Upper Egypt that combines horsemanship, fencing, and dancing. It is a centuries-old cultural event, often held for religious celebrations like the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, where young men compete by trying to hit their opponents on horseback while the horses perform. The frame captures details that are hard to see with the naked eye: the speed and aggression, the ground trembling, and dust particles flying everywhere. This shot aims to freeze a single second and turn it into a whole story.

Judges' comments

Tang Hui

The work captures elements such as black-and-white tonality, power, motion, dust, crowds, and architecture to create striking visual tension. It vividly captures the wildness of El-Mermah and the essence of this traditional event, transforming it into a complete story.

Trunk Xu

A highly spiritual moment and composition. Thanks to the photographer for bringing the audience to the VIP 'front row' through the lens, allowing them to experience the thrill of El-Mermah, this traditional Egyptian equestrian event, up close.

Plane and the Kid

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

Plane and the Kid

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Different - China

Description

What would it look like when an airplane landing on a runway meets children bouncing around in a water park? I think this is the answer.

Judges' comments

Pete Lau

Seeing this photograph, we can't help but admire the photographer's remarkable control over the frame. Both the composition and the captured moment are executed with great precision. Moreover, the upward angle cleverly brings together the jumping child and the airplane into a single image, enhancing the overall sense of motion. The title of the work adds a playful explanation to this fleeting instant, making it even more engaging.
The artist's handling of color, reminiscent of film aesthetics, lends the image a textured quality that complements its dynamic energy. Although we cannot see the child's facial expression, the image still allows us to imagine and almost feel the joyful atmosphere.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

A fantastic photograph!
Everything is just right. The moment captured by the photographer is completely unique and creates a beautiful balance in the image. I think the photograph has a futuristic feel to it and reminds me of Wes Anderson's magical universe. It was a pleasure to see such a perfect snapshot, aesthetically beautiful.

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Guanhua Ren - China

Description

In the fine mist of rain, cooling towers loom like dormant giants, while workers bend over the tasks. Four birds glide across the gray concrete, their wings slicing through the crisp air. Industrial austerity and natural vitality intertwine within the rain threads, composing a silent symphony of time and space.

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

This photograph caught my attention at first glance. It captures a rare, fleeting urban moment: the immense, giant cooling tower, birds darting past, and a worker at work. The composition is tight, solemn, and rhythmic, like a silent symphony.

Pete Lau

It is rare to encounter industrial subjects rendered with such poetic sensibility. The telephoto lens frames the scene with minimalist blocks of colour and form, while the silhouette of the bird against the falling snowflakes serves as the crowning touch. This creates the visual foundation for the image's poetic quality, all of which unquestionably demonstrates the photographer's aesthetic vision and technical mastery.

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Their lives have always been intertwined with countless ports, accompanied by the ever-changing winds and waves. Their skin has felt the humidity of different seas, their fingertips brushed by the warm, salty breeze of the Indian Ocean, their gaze soaked in the molten-gold sunsets of the North Atlantic. The dawns and dusks, the seasons gifted by the world, have been collected one by one, becoming a silent rhythm in their memories.
Within the confined space enclosed by steel bulkheads, a family portrait carefully secured with tape quietly fulfills its mission of protection. Resisting the jolts, dampness, and erratic time zones, it becomes a steadfast island amidst the drifting. Foreign breezes slip through the window, mingling with the undimmed springtime essence preserved on the photo paper—that small frame serves as his most tranquil guide amid the storms of reality.
Each solitary voyage deposits its unique luster; every foreign wind seems tinged with the warmth of home; every distant lighthouse echoes the window light awaiting him. All dawns and dusks traversed, all time zones and seas crossed, point toward the same destination—a myriad journeys, vast and boundless, will ultimately arrive at that embrace of waiting.
Even the longest voyage is a road back home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This photostory is remarkable for its variety — interiors, exteriors, portraits, still-lives — and its visual consistency. What I particularly loved was its dark, rich texture. Looking at these pictures, I can almost smell the sweat and salt.

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Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Title

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

Awards

OPPO Photography Awards Bronze Award

Photographer

fafa - China

Description

In the Evenk Autonomous Banner of Hulunbuir, we walked into the home of our Buryat friends, who had specially lit a bonfire to welcome us. Everyone gathered around the fire, singing and chatting, and the atmosphere was lively and joyful. Yet two Buryat Eji (Mongolian for "mother," a respectful term for elder women) stood quietly by the bonfire, gazing at the dancing flames. Despite the language barrier and little communication, their figures somehow made me feel a sense of familiarity. I couldn't put my finger on why, but standing behind the two Eji, I felt so steady and at peace. The grassland is vast and sparsely populated, where they have lived a peaceful life for generations, quietly guarding this land. I casually took a photo of this scene from behind them—sparks drifted into the grassland night sky like stars and then faded away, but they have always been the guardians of this grassland.

Judges' comments

Trunk Xu

Whether it's the textured brush-like effect created by the smoky background or the chaotic lines formed by the movement of flames, this photograph resembles an oil painting. The subject's pose and the composition are also perfectly executed, making it an exceptionally striking work.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

What I like about this photograph is that it feels a little indefinable, a little futuristic; there is movement there that creates an exciting expression. The fact that the objects are wearing pointed hats is positive; it helps to build up an interesting momentum in the photograph. Without the shape of the head, it would not have been quite as exciting. In this particular picture, I like the fact that you only see their backs and no faces. It also creates a sense of curiosity.