Honorable Mention
The Lanterns on Perfume River
DESCRIPTION
The Perfume River is a symbol of Hue Imperial City and a great inspiration for local poets and musicians.Coming sunset, when the river becomes quiet and serene, lotus lanterns are released on the river; a tradition that is considered by locals as a prayer for luck and happiness.
AUTHOR
Although a Civil Engineer in profession, I turned out as an amateur travel photographer having traveled to numerous countries around the world such as Ethiopia, India, Burkina Faso, Indonesia, Cote d'Ivoire, China, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Mali, Benin, Haiti, Cuba etc. My main goal is to capture the uniqueness of the local cultures and the life of the people in the most remote places of our world, emphasizing on syncretism between rare religions and rituals. My pictures have been awarded multiple awards in many prestigious photo competitions and have been published in many books and magazines.