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Tree

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Serkan Dogus - Black & White Photo Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Non Professional

Serkan Dogus

Türkiye

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In the sprawling landfills of Dhaka, a woman searches for recyclable materials to earn a living. Her worn clothes and steady posture reflect a life shaped by hardship and resilience. Amid the smoke and waste, this image reveals the strength and dignity of those who survive through invisible labor.

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Honorable Mention

Resilience in the Waste

Known as the land of beautiful horses, Cappadocia is visited by thousands of tourists every year to see balloons, fairy chimneys and horses.It was an indescribable feeling to photograph fairy chimneys, balloons and horses together.

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Nominee

Cappadocia

Workers in brick factories in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, are trying to survive by working under very difficult conditions under the scorching heat of the sun.

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brick worker

Tree shape formed due to the withdrawal of waters as a result of global warming in Lake Düden, which hosts flamingos

Bangladeshi women contribute to the household economy by working in chile pepper factories during the summer.

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Gold

Chile pepper workers

Located on the flamingo migration route, the flamingos in Acigol offer a visual feast.

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Flamingo

Holi Festival, known as the "Festival of Colors" and symbolizing rebirth, is celebrated every year in India.

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Holi

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Discovery of the Year

Potter

Every day, hundreds of sheep make a dusty journey to reach pasture in Tatvan district of Bitlis.

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Silver

Flock of Sheep

Since Düden Lake, which is home to hundreds of flamingos, has shrunk as a result of drought, the flamingos in the lake are trying to live in a small area. The shape formed as the water recedes resembles a seahorse.

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Seahorse

Farmers are preparing for the season for more beautiful strawberries

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Farmer

View of Yarişli Lake in Burdur city of Turkey, appearing at different times after its waters receded due to global warming.

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People’s Vote Award

Lake Yarisli

Holi Festival, known as the "Festival of Colors" and symbolizing rebirth, is celebrated with enthusiasm every year in India.

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It is formed as a result of the evaporation of water in the soda pool.

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Pool

Every day, hundreds of sheep make a dusty journey to reach pasture in Tatvan district of Bitlis. Shepherd children make this journey fun. Participating in this dusty journey and photographing them was an indescribable feeling.