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The elephant herder

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Sarah Wouters | 2025 Color Photo Contest | 3rd Place Winner | Non-Professional

Sarah Wouters

Thailand

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Suri people live in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia. They are the most beautifully decorated and are renowned for their decoration ,  through painting, scarification and adornment with flowers and other natural objects.   This portrait series of Suri children I use body languages meaning protection.

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Gold

Protection

The  mahout and his elephant at Ban Ta Klang village of Surin province, Thailand.  The villagers raise elephants like a friend. They sleep under the same roof as the owner until the elephants become similar to being a part of the family. This has caused a strong bond between humans and the elephants

3rd Place

The science museum of Valencia was built by Valencia architect Santiago Calatrava . the whole building resemble the skeleton of a whale.It is part of the city of arts and science, It is a world-renowned complex that combines avant-garde architecture, entertainment, and education in one place.

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Honorable Mention

Eye of the future