1st Place winner
Moksha
DESCRIPTION
Portrait of a sadhu (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India).The pose of the sadhu and the birds on his back are intendeed to represent the liberation after death (moksha) from the cycle of reincarnations which, as per Hinduism belief, is possible only in a few sacred places such as Varanasi.
On the background, the Manikarnika ghat, one of the oldest and most sacred cremation grounds in all of Hinduism.
AUTHOR
Born in Italy and educated as engineer, Roberto Pazzi found his true passions in travelling and photography remote cultures. His immersive approach to photography has earned him acclaim from both critics and peers alike, having been recognized in several prestigious international competitions.Roberto's work has reached the pages of renowned publications all over the world, offering glimpses into the captivating diversity of our planet. He also published HUMANKIND, a premium limited-edition volume presenting a curated selection of his most remarkable works in large format.
Currently based in Spain, Roberto collaborates with Nomad Photo Expeditions, where he designs and leads immersive photographic journeys to some of the world’s most remote and culturally vibrant regions.
