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OPPO Global Creators

Mattia Li Puma

Italy丨Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Alan Ng

Singapore丨Urban visual storyteller

Billy Liang

China丨Photographer & Tech Creator

Anup Aryan

India丨Travel, Landscape Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Wenisilviani Jong

Australia丨Sydney-based photographer

JAMMI

Philippines丨Chasing light. Defying ordinary.

explorsure

Thailand丨Cinematic Travel Photographer & Storyteller

Filiberto Biondi

Italy丨Travel photographer & visual storyteller

Anjul Kachhwaha

India丨Passionate Photographer丨Chasing Timeless Stories

Ukiyomoto

Indonesia丨Indonesian photographer capturing everyday stories.

Fong Han Wei

Singapore丨Bangkok-born filmmaker. Cinematic storyteller

Mattia Li Puma

Italy丨Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Ukiyomoto

Indonesia丨Indonesian photographer capturing everyday stories.

Filiberto Biondi

Italy丨Travel photographer & visual storyteller

JAMMI

Philippines丨Chasing light. Defying ordinary.

Anup Aryan

India丨Travel, Landscape Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Alan Ng

Singapore丨Urban visual storyteller

Fong Han Wei

Singapore丨Bangkok-born filmmaker. Cinematic storyteller

Anjul Kachhwaha

India丨Passionate Photographer丨Chasing Timeless Stories

explorsure

Thailand丨Cinematic Travel Photographer & Storyteller

Wenisilviani Jong

Australia丨Sydney-based photographer

Billy Liang

China丨Photographer & Tech Creator

Mattia Li Puma

Italy丨Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Anup Aryan

India丨Travel, Landscape Photographer & Visual Storyteller

explorsure

Thailand丨Cinematic Travel Photographer & Storyteller

Ukiyomoto

Indonesia丨Indonesian photographer capturing everyday stories.

Alan Ng

Singapore丨Urban visual storyteller

Wenisilviani Jong

Australia丨Sydney-based photographer

Filiberto Biondi

Italy丨Travel photographer & visual storyteller

Fong Han Wei

Singapore丨Bangkok-born filmmaker. Cinematic storyteller

Billy Liang

China丨Photographer & Tech Creator

JAMMI

Philippines丨Chasing light. Defying ordinary.

Anjul Kachhwaha

India丨Passionate Photographer丨Chasing Timeless Stories

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2023 Winners

OPPO
Photography Awards
Gold Award

Dialect - The Fading Voice

Boooya|shot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

01/09

Title

Dialect - The Fading Voice

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.

OPPO
Photography Awards
Silver Award

Person from Another Place

Ray Cheung|shot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Person from Another Place

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

Yu Huang|shot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

Lucky

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.

Multiple Shadows of Night

AO ZHUOWEN|shot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

Multiple Shadows of Night

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.

OPPO
Photography Awards
Bronze Award

Plane and the Kid

Differentshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Plane and the Kid

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.

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

fafashot on OPPO Find X9

Title

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

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.

Timeless Framing

Abdullah Salahshot on OPPO Reno14 5G

Title

Timeless Framing

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 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.

Crow Building

Keyur Bhattshot on OPPO Reno 6

Title

Crow Building

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.

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

Guanhua Renshot on OPPO Find X8

Title

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

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

Marxshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

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.

Plane and the Kid

Differentshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Plane and the Kid

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

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Timeless Framing

Abdullah Salahshot on OPPO Reno14 5G

Title

Timeless Framing

Photographer

Abdullah Salah - Egypt

Description

Judges' comments

Tang Hui

Trunk Xu

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

Guanhua Renshot on OPPO Find X8

Title

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

Photographer

Guanhua Ren - China

Description

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Pete Lau

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

fafashot on OPPO Find X9

Title

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

Photographer

fafa - China

Description

Judges' comments

Trunk Xu

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Crow Building

Keyur Bhattshot on OPPO Reno 6

Title

Crow Building

Photographer

Keyur Bhatt - India

Description

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Marxshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Plane and the Kid

Differentshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Plane and the Kid

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

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

fafashot on OPPO Find X9

Title

Shooting Stars with the Tribe Bonfire

Photographer

fafa - China

Description

Judges' comments

Trunk Xu

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Timeless Framing

Abdullah Salahshot on OPPO Reno14 5G

Title

Timeless Framing

Photographer

Abdullah Salah - Egypt

Description

Judges' comments

Tang Hui

Trunk Xu

Crow Building

Keyur Bhattshot on OPPO Reno 6

Title

Crow Building

Photographer

Keyur Bhatt - India

Description

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

Guanhua Renshot on OPPO Find X8

Title

Cooling Tower with the Composition of the Rain

Photographer

Guanhua Ren - China

Description

Judges' comments

Wang Jianjun

Pete Lau

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Marxshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

The Wind of Countless Countries They Touched

Photographer

Marx - China

Description

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

OPPO
Photography Awards
Category Award

SUPER ENVIRONS MOMENT SUPER ME MOMENT SUPER SNAP MOMENT SUPER CONNECTION MOMENT SUPER VIBE MOMENT SUPER LIVE MOMENT SUPER STORY MOMENT SUPER YOUTH HONORABLE MENTION REGIONAL AWARD AUDIENCE'S CHOICE

SUPER ENVIRONS MOMENT

Space Passenger

Bing He Bu Xi Zhoushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Space Passenger

Photographer

Bing He Bu Xi Zhou - China

Description

He paddled toward the light through the passage under the bridge piers, as if about to traverse through time and space.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The photographer uses a minimalist, blue-toned space to evoke the solitude and courage of being "alone." The depth of perspective, from foreground to distance, suggests a sense of the unknown and imbues the work with a tension of exploration.

Wrinkles on the Earth

Xin Hui Sui Yueshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Wrinkles on the Earth

Photographer

Xin Hui Sui Yue - China

Description

Cracks are the earth's wrinkles, yet they give sunlight a place to rest. Imperfection isn't always a regret—on the contrary, black and white makes details more sincere.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

Fissured earth is a recurring subject in my photography. This monochrome image captures nature in a state of quiet transformation, where cracks become one with the land. It reflects the ability of the photographer to present and discovery.

King in the Clouds

Cristianoshot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

King in the Clouds

Photographer

Cristiano - China

Description

Shrouded in misty clouds, the IFS Finance Center rises halfway into the sky like a celestial giant, its outline overlapping with pedestrians in the mirror-like reflections. Perhaps in some parallel universe, we meet this city in another form—atop the mist, beside the reflections—in a unique cross-dimensional encounter.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

In photography, a unique perspective can transform an ordinary scene into something truly breathtaking—this is photography's distinctive expression. An eye for the intriguing reveals the rich, even bizarre and surreal tapestry of everyday life within an image, which is what makes this work so compelling and moving. Through the lens and its unique visual insight, perhaps the seemingly mundane fabric of life is, in fact, woven with wonder at every moment.

Floating on the Peaceful River

PoPo De Lv Xing Ri Jishot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

Floating on the Peaceful River

Photographer

PoPo De Lv Xing Ri Ji - China

Description

This photo was taken in Jilin City, where the Songhua River flows through the urban area. Rime forms here every winter—on the mist-shrouded water, a person stands on a small boat with a pole, seemingly blending into the sky and earth. Snowflakes drift from the branches, adding a touch of hazy poetry. This serene scene, like a "float on water," is peaceful and full of zen, as if time has slowed down at this moment.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This is a deeply evocative image. The artist uses mist and tranquil water to capture the stillness and the purity of winter. Snowflakes drifting from the branches add the activation, symbolizing the promise of spring's arrival.

NiRu River

Jing Guan Zhong Miaomiaoshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

NiRu River

Photographer

Jing Guan Zhong Miaomiao - China

Description

This work embodies a classic Chinese painting aesthetic—OPPO XPAN's vertical composition perfectly captures this ethereal mood. The lingering charm of winter and the budding vitality of spring are weaved into this ink-wash-like frame. The roaring river and swaying withered branches seem to whisper the true meaning of life.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

The marvel of photography lies in its ability to focus upon a small subject and reveal its unique beauty, a quality this work undoubtedly embodies. The branches form lines that spread out in an orderly fashion across the frame, creating a perfect fusion of stillness and movement against the backdrop of rushing water. The colours are clear and vibrant, brimming with verdant greenery. Though depicting a modest landscape, it evokes a sense of imaginative space and profound tranquillity.

SUPER ME MOMENT

Hometown Nostalgia

Wu Dong Linshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Hometown Nostalgia

Photographer

Wu Dong Lin - China

Description

The road ahead may be endless, But what I cannot forget Is that longing for home.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The image captures the elderly person's profile, with wrinkles that hold both experience and gentleness, layering a sense of melancholy within the hazy rain. Through the car window, it conveys a feeling of drifting and homesickness, transforming nostalgia into a tangible, warm visual experience.

Backstage

Fang Tuo Ma Si De Lv Chengshot on OnePlus 13

Title

Backstage

Photographer

Fang Tuo Ma Si De Lv Cheng - China

Description

Backstage at Sanhua Sichuan Opera Troupe: costumes lined up, lights dim. Actors get made up and run lines in small groups—hands and minds busy. The charm of Sichuan opera lies not just in on-stage singing, reciting, acting and acrobatics, but in its elegant heritage, vividly displayed in this small space. As a top spot for young visitors lately, Sanhua's viral fame is the natural revival of Sichuan opera's 300-year legacy. It carries the centuries-old legend in its own way.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

In photography, there is a fine line between discovery and cliche. What makes this picture fresh is its composition. By limiting the view of the backstage actor, we make a visual comparison between the painting on the right and the makeup brush.

A Girl Reading on the Square

An Ranshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

A Girl Reading on the Square

Photographer

An Ran - China

Description

A girl reads in the square, occasionally glancing into the distance.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

A portrait I particularly cherish, capturing a slice of everyday life. The moment, the light, the movement—all are perfectly rendered. The composition of colours is exquisitely harmonious, conveying a hint of warmth as if bathed in late autumn sunlight. The girl gazes into the distance, her expression warm and utterly natural.

Door of the Heart

CATshot on OPPO Find X8

Title

Door of the Heart

Photographer

CAT - China

Description

Release is more than just a word— opening up is part of that release. Everyone has secrets— are you ready to open up?

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The photographer employs elements such as covered faces, broken hearts, cracks, black and red tones, and a sense of mystery, using metaphorical yet visually striking techniques to evoke reflections on "self-closure" and "opening one's heart.

My Air

Filipe Abraoshot on OPPO Reno13 Pro

Title

My Air

Photographer

Filipe Abrao - Brazil

Description

When I can't breathe, you will be there.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

Revealing hug and kiss in black and white, sparkle with hair and water, with restrained image, enlarging the passionate emotion, portraying the existence of human being, it's fascinating.

SUPER SNAP MOMENT

Photo for a Pedestrian

Qing Zishot on OPPO Find X8s

Title

Photo for a Pedestrian

Photographer

Qing Zi - China

Description

I chanced upon this young lady at Chengdu People's Park and asked her to pose for a photo. It was a random encounter that unexpectedly turned into a stunning moment through the lens. When our eyes met, I felt the vividness and resolve in her gaze—as if it could reach every viewer through the photo itself. The image freezes not only her vibrant spirit but also the gorgeous shower of red petals seen from a low angle.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Beautifully captured, the delicate petals create a soft, playful expression, and the silhouette is somewhat indefinable, fluid and mobile. This gives the photograph a strong artistic feel. I like that there are no harsh lines in this photograph, but rather an organic expression.

The girl with golden kite

Kyaw Thushot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

The girl with golden kite

Photographer

Kyaw Thu - Myanmar

Description

The girl climb sand hill to play with kite.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The low brightness background and colorful kite, steep slopes with dramatic inclines, through the eyes of a girl in childhood, crystallize the vibrant energy of freedom and aspiration, carving out the light of vitality.

The Spiritual Kite

Yang Yangshot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

The Spiritual Kite

Photographer

Yang Yang - China

Description

As the kite flyer releases the kite—with a sweep of his arm—a kite on a string, his true self taking flight.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

Images of kites are a common sight in everyday photography, yet this particular picture stands apart. An octopus-shaped kite drifts in the sky, while a dancer on the ground moves with grace, both set against a hazy horizon. Together, they evoke a dreamlike interplay of freedom and lightness, unrestrained and ethereal.

The Opposite of Platform

Yu Chenshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

The Opposite of Platform

Photographer

Yu Chen - China

Description

The speeding train nearby rushing in, and the people on the distant platform across the way—in that split second, two worlds silently cross paths.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This piece perfectly embodies the theme of fleeting moments. In the foreground, a subway train rushes by, while in the background, two students converse on the platform. These contrasting instants merge seamlessly, resulting in a complex composition that balances dynamic energy with tranquil elements. The tension between movement and stillness captivates the viewer's gaze, creating an inherent visual pull throughout the image.

The Harmony of Humans and Gulls

Wan You Yin Lishot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

The Harmony of Humans and Gulls

Photographer

Wan You Yin Li - China

Description

On the seaside promenade, one stands quietly with an arm gently raised—as if whispering softly to the gliding seagulls. The other, scarf and sleeves fluttering in the breeze, has their thoughts drifting far away. As they play with the seagulls, delight lingers in the air. Days drift by in peace, and this scene holds all the quiet joys of life.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Two qualities make this photograph special. The first is its technical use of black and white. It has rich shadows, bright highlights, and a full spectrum of gray. The second is the feeling of spontaneity and movement. Without the reaching hand and windswept scarf, this would just be another picture of a seagull. Instead it creates a kind of visual music.

SUPER CONNECTION MOMENT

African Grey Parrot's Glance

AneJuneshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

African Grey Parrot's Glance

Photographer

AneJune - China

Description

With the exquisite texture of Hasselblad imaging, we capture the intricate patterns and expressions within the feathers of the African Grey Parrot. Against a minimalist backdrop of gray and white, we freeze the poetic essence and philosophical contemplation of these creatures. Harnessing the imaging power of the OPPO Find X8 Ultra, we distill nature's beauty into a frame, a readable verse between feathers.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The photograph is poetically beautiful in its simplicity. The monochrome editing makes the expression and the whole feel much closer and more emotional than if it had been in colour.
The composition makes it perfect, with the eye as the centre point.
A clean and sophisticated photograph.
I don't often like animal pictures, but this one is special. The details in the image are incredible. It's almost hard to believe it was taken with a mobile phone camera. Beautiful.

The Platform of Snow Country Express

Si Chenshot on OnePlus 12

Title

The Platform of Snow Country Express

Photographer

Si Chen - China

Description

"Crossing the long tunnel at the prefectural border, and there lies Snow Country." I read Kawabata Yasunari's Snow Country in my student days. More than a decade later, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido one winter, amid a snowstorm, a train cut through the snow and wind as it slowly pulled into the platform—right then, a traveler who'd been waiting for ages leaned out, and thus came the snow country express scene I'd imagined countless times.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Many of my favorite color photographs are notable for their lack of color. What I like about this picture is the limited palette of black, white, green and small amount of yellow.

Romance all Summer Long

Feng He Lian Yunshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Romance all Summer Long

Photographer

Feng He Lian Yun - China

Description

With a long-focus macro lens, a snail hides among the petals. In this dreamy vibe, it seems to have a little expression of its own.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

Photography possesses a particularly fascinating quality: it extends human vision, revealing splendid, often unseen dimensions of the world. This image, capturing a moment of a snail on a petal through a telephoto macro lens, offers precisely such an experience. The impeccable image quality and harmonious color palette fully demonstrate the artist's mastery of photographic language. Within the dreamlike atmosphere, the snail seems to take on a vivid personality of its own.

Whispers In The Mist

Jamir Lyndon Olaya Lumbaoshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Whispers In The Mist

Photographer

Jamir Lyndon Olaya Lumbao - Philippines

Description

In the haze of an amusement park, sprinklers veil the world in surreal mist. Where two figures pause in quiet conversation, a fleeting melancholic moment bound in silence and memory.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This photograph is one of my favourites.It is simple. It is calm. The people in the picture together with the wheel create perfect symmetry and balance.
I like that the picture appears slightly grainy, black and white. The editing is subdued and creates the right contrasts between dark and light, the play of shadows.
A visual delight.

Long for Winter

Zerry Songshot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

Long for Winter

Photographer

Zerry Song - China

Description

In winter, Kanas has quietly turned into a winter wonderland. Under the layered snow pines and over the snow-covered wilderness—go ahead and run through the snow to your heart's content. This is the winter of your dreams!

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This cinematic photo suggests an entire film. Why is the figure running? Is this a horror film or a romantic one? My favorite pictures are the ones that allow me to create my own story.

SUPER VIBE MOMENT

The Way Home

Xiao Shu Pian Da Hanshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

The Way Home

Photographer

Xiao Shu Pian Da Han - China

Description

In the dim of night, someone heading home.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

An ordinary old building, dim streetlights, a resident going home.The author captures the texture and emotion of everyday scenes through a easy angle, conveying warmth from reality.

Hello,u

Tomatoesshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Hello,u

Photographer

Tomatoes - China

Description

At the aquarium's beluga exhibit, a kid lures the whale with a glow stick—and the beluga "smiles" as it joins the playful interaction. The glow stick's warm light hits the child's curious face, while the seawater's cool blue surrounds the beluga. Their mix creates a striking contrast.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This is a photograph I would not normally choose; I see so many pictures of children and animals all the time.
For me, there has to be something extra, something that grabs you, captures your interest. What I like about this photograph is the closeness. There is a kind of vulnerability here, an interaction between animal and human. The image appears melancholic, which is also reinforced by the blue tones in the picture.
Symmetrically, it is beautiful that the end of the fin meets the end of the flashlight held by the child. It creates a lovely symmetry and aesthetic.

Rainy Night

Bei Shan Huang Tushot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

Rainy Night

Photographer

Bei Shan Huang Tu - China

Description

Standing in Chongqing's rainy night with an umbrella. Raindrops drift onto the canopy and slide off quietly—lit by the night, they glow like little blue diamonds. It feels like the whole city is melting in this moment.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

There are many approaches to the description of a rainy night, yet this perspective stands distinctly apart. The cool-toned foreground, with its visible raindrops, contrasts vividly against the radiant glow in the background. A mysterious blue hue spreading through the mist, sky, and buildings lays the atmospheric foundation for the scene. Yet within this minimalist composition, there is an unseen element that stirs the imagination even more: what story lies beneath the umbrella on such a rainy night?

Make a Wish

Han Nishot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Make a Wish

Photographer

Han Ni - China

Description

Taken on the night of the Sky Lantern Festival in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan— a festival of reunion and blessings—they're intently lighting their sky lanterns. The warm glow illuminates each other's faces, gathering all wishes for reunion and home into this shared, cherished light.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

In terms of composition, expression, and atmospheric rendering, this is a near-perfect image. The frame appears to depict a family of three, their joyful expressions flowing warmly and naturally from the scene of the moment when they release the sky lantern. In Chinese culture, launching a sky lantern carries heartfelt wishes for life and loved ones — a theme this work articulates with elegance and clarity.

Metro Moment

Karla Pitalúa Rendónshot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

Metro Moment

Photographer

Karla Pitalúa Rendón - Mexico

Description

There, where the city moves without pause, love finds discreet ways to exist. I chose to do so in one of the most chaotic, everyday, and overlooked places in Mexico City: the subway.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

Subway has always served as a distinctive creative setting, whether in photography or film; this environment carries a natural sense of narrative. This image beautifully captures that feeling: two young people holding hands, dashing through a subway passage, as if pulling me into a scene from a film. The composition is clean and refined, while the colors weave a dreamlike palette, lending boundless imagination to this fleeting moment.

SUPER LIVE MOMENT

Wonderful New World

Chai Ke Fu Si Congshot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

Wonderful New World

Photographer

Chai Ke Fu Si Cong - China

Description

Aiming the lens at the gateway to another world, vibrant "planets" converge to unfold a quiet and wonderful celebration.

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

Bubbles, liquids, and colors, under the photographer's creativity, present an abstract beauty. Whether in still frames or motion, they are pleasing to the eye.

Shape of Wind

Xiao Fei Gushot on OPPO Find X9

Title

Shape of Wind

Photographer

Xiao Fei Gu - China

Description

Elusive breeze comes into sharp view— the lens freezes the shape of wind, capturing the flow of light and shadow, soft brush against veils, sway of foliage, and ripples stirred on water. Turning every invisible gust into a tangible poetic moment.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

The meaning of the word photography is "drawing with light ." By adding live image technology, this becomes a painting of wind and light.

Glittering Dream

Luna_Atlantisshot on OPPO Reno15 Pro

Title

Glittering Dream

Photographer

Luna_Atlantis - China

Description

The moment a butterfly rests on my fingertips, the fleeting glow of dust particles falling—all ephemeral beauty is gently preserved.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

A dreamlike portrait of a young woman, bathed in the golden sunlight. The defining moment comes as the live image animates: as the butterfly's wings and the girl's gaze spring to life, intensifying the ethereal atmosphere. Through this subtle motion, a sense of mystery and emotion is delicately conveyed.

The Moment

Zhou Uushot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

The Moment

Photographer

Zhou Uu - China

Description

Light touches my face, searing through my soul. It seeks to redeem all, reaching every corner—yet it's too harsh, draining the color from my eyes, blurring memories. I'm not waiting for the train, nor for you—just reliving that moment before it departs. But it fades too fast; tears spill down my cheeks—clear, sharp, fleeting. Ungraspable memories crumble with time. The wind remains gentle, trying to dry my tears.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

I greatly admire how the author skillfully use live action to create cinematic visuals, capturing the delicate emotional of a young girl through the tender contours of her youthful cheeks and the flowing tears that trace their path.

Exchange a Summer Live with You

Ceng Guo Chang Anshot on OPPO Reno14 Pro

Title

Exchange a Summer Live with You

Photographer

Ceng Guo Chang An - China

Description

Captured in summer: a visually striking live photo of a balloon held gently in hand, against the sky, like a blue-and-white planet.

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

Pure colors combined with moments of surprise give liquid a new form through a highly creative shooting method. The blend of motion and stillness is handled very cleverly. The photographer made excellent use of the Live Photo feature to create a work that could only be achieved with a Live Photo.

SUPER STORY MOMENT

Paipai

Differentshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Paipai

Photographer

Different - China

Description

Oh, Paipai, my baby Paipai. Daddy doesn't know what else I can give you, but I will keep accompanying you here in this big amusement park. Baby Paipai, I don't know what kind of life you will have, but it must be a happy one. Maybe I will have many regrets in my life, but I hope your regrets will be fewer, fewer, and even fewer.

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

Honestly, photographing children is a highly challenging field, yet this series resonated with multiple judges. Particularly striking was the image where the color block's reflection casts a shadow across the child's back—it left a profound impression on several judges. I observed the photographer thoughtfully arranging genuine emotions across each frame with an exceptionally flat aesthetic approach—skillful, sincere, and perfectly balanced.

Red Line

Huan A Heishot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

Red Line

Photographer

Huan A Hei - China

Description

Born in red, raised by threads. Her crimson thread is the long umbilical cord, the ribbon mom twists in her hair, and the bond that binds flowing time. Entwined, broken, mended—they are the knots woven by life itself. She bends down to tie the same wisp of crimson, and the title, for the next chapter of the story. Love is the highest-pixel lens of fate, and we are the deep affection that gradually comes into focus within it.

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

In the Yi cultural system, the red thread represents an emotional bond, carrying special cultural meanings and emotional significance. The photographer skillfully uses the red thread as a visual element, portraying portraits of Yi women of different ages in a rich variety of forms. The tonal treatment of the images also lays a good emotional foundation for the storytelling.

Surreal Visions

Xiao Jun Xiongshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Surreal Visions

Photographer

Xiao Jun Xiong - China

Description

Gaze at the world through an abstract lens, and it becomes absurd beyond measure. When reality and imagination are entangled, you’ll find this absurd world gazing back at you.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

While this mix of black and white images depict the real world, they evoke the quality of surrealism. Despite depicting very different subject matter, both man-made and natural, the images seamlessly work together to evoke a dream world.

Close-up Portrait

Li Qihangshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Close-up Portrait

Photographer

Li Qihang - China

Description

Record the people around me in the simplest way—these are all my best friends! What I capture is the whole of my life.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The photograph has a strong colour palette that gives it a rich expression.The series exudes playfulness, while the photographer has been creative in his expression with the flowers, which soften the impression with interesting compositions and formations. Without the flowers, the overall impression would have been much simpler in a negative sense. The entire series gives me a kind of pop-up feeling; I can see that the photographer has thought holistically.

The Unlimitation of Ocean and Mountians The romance of the Universe

Ye Jushot on OPPO Find X9 Series

Title

The Unlimitation of Ocean and Mountians The romance of the Universe

Photographer

Ye Ju - China

Description

Family photography has always been the core theme of my work and the original motivation for starting my photography journey. Capturing moments through images is also a way for me to accompany my family. This time, we finally arrived at the place we've long dreamed of—on this vast, boundless grassland, we feel the romance of the universe. I hope to experience more such romance with them and travel to more distant places together.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The series grounds the feeling of "romance" in the reality of companionship. The images are simple and unadorned, free of any forced sentimentality. Using mountains and seas as a silent message, the photographer weaves their love for their parents into these relaxed, peaceful landscapes. Plain but full of warmth, the work is profoundly moving.

SUPER YOUTH

Flower and Boy

Meng Zhi Luo Yingshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Flower and Boy

Photographer

Meng Zhi Luo Ying - China

Description

Sunlight gently filters through, casting the youth's silhouette upon the blooming flowers. The blossoms, vibrant and tender, embrace his form in silent harmony. Light and shadow intertwine, creating an illusion of unspoken understanding flowing between the youth and the flowers. Time itself seems to soften, the entire scene steeped in the serene beauty of youth and life woven together.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This photograph employs an exceptionally concise composition.
By framing blooming flowers in the foreground against the silhouette of a youth against a wall, it vividly captures the beauty of youth and its vibrant vitality, as radiant and dazzling as the flowers in the moment.

Reflection in the Water

Ayibooshot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

Reflection in the Water

Photographer

Ayiboo - China

Description

Photographed at People's Park, Changji City, Xinjiang,China

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This image captures a scene common in everyday life. Through the reflection of a large tree and the gentle sway of aquatic plants, the photographer creates a dreamlike visual tapestry. The one that invites calm contemplation and stirs the imagination.

Profile of Youth

Lee Zi Liangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Profile of Youth

Photographer

Lee Zi Liang - China

Description

In the gloomy train compartment, as my best friend's 21st birthday approached, I snapped a snapshot of him.

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

At age of 21, he sits on the train heading towards the world of adulthood. Wishing your future to be as bright as the sunlight outside the window—happy birthday!

Chilling in the Moment

Ms Zi Qi Dong Dong Laishot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Chilling in the Moment

Photographer

Ms Zi Qi Dong Dong Lai - China

Description

Every summer, the Liujiang River— which has topped national water quality rankings for years— is a favorite spot for locals to cool off. On the last weekend before most schools start, I headed to Binjiang Park to capture the kids'joyful splashes in the water.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This is a wonderfully lively and dynamic image. Framed by the architecture and featuring a girl leaping freely through the air bathed in the city's gentle, natural glow. The photograph vividly reflects the innocence, joy, and carefree spirit of childhood.

The Cat

Shen Yu Shanshot on OPPO R11s

Title

The Cat

Photographer

Shen Yu Shan - China

Description

The Cat

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

Warm lights, a relaxed expression—who wouldn't want to be this cozy cat tucked in the blankets?

HONORABLE MENTION

The Attachment

Mi Maishot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

The Attachment

Photographer

Mi Mai - China

Description

By Qaidam Lake's June breeze, two fluffy little bundles of joy— baby lambs— nuzzle into each other's warmth to make sense of the world. When they can barely stay on their wobbly little feet, the attachment has already become their softest anchor. Look— they tuck their breaths into each other's downy fur, guarding one another's first heartbeats gently on the grassland.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

The creative potential of live photos reminds me of the history of color photography. At first, photographers exploited this new technology by using bright, saturated colors. But over time the usage of color became more subtle. Similarly, I value live images that dont relay on fast, dramatic movement. What I like about this image is that the subtle color and movement gives the viewer a tender feeling.

How should I describe the portraits I take?

Kong Tiao Shuishot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

How should I describe the portraits I take?

Photographer

Kong Tiao Shui - China

Description

I love capturing the various states of my subjects, along with the feelings a scene evokes in me and the images that come to my mind. I also aim to convey the simple interactions between my subjects'appearances, emotions, and their surroundings.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

Much like the title posed by the author, this work is an atypical portrait, or perhaps whether it qualifies as a portrait at all becomes irrelevant. The subject moves through a surreal interplay of light and shadow in the urban landscape, while the expressive handling of illumination and composition creates a compelling visual flow that immerses the viewer. Transforming an everyday scene into something so surreal and conveying such a strong sense of individuality and emotion reflects a distinctly independent vision in image making that leaves a lasting, unforgettable impression.

The Seagulls of Bosten Lake

Jing Yanshot on OPPO Find X9 Pro

Title

The Seagulls of Bosten Lake

Photographer

Jing Yan - China

Description

In Xinjiang— the land farthest from the sea— I stumbled upon a lake that feels just like the ocean, and the most welcoming "seagulls." No salty breeze, no coastal tree shadows, but those same soaring white spirits— this is the unique romance of Xinjiang's winter.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The author skillfully combines live images with slow-motion footage, seamlessly blending and amplifying the work's warm and beautiful essence. This technique expands the reader's interpretive space for a moment that was inherently elusive, while also magnifying the piece's romantic and emotional dimensions.

The Path of Time

Wang Liangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

The Path of Time

Photographer

Wang Liang - China

Description

The setting sun is flowing paint, The bridge is a still frame, The road is an unfolding narrative, And the two elders— The only moving scenery in the painting— Turn companionship into eternity.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This is a photograph I would like to highlight.
First, I am struck by the simplicity of the image, the lines. The softness, it has a gentle underlying expression.
Aesthetically, it appeals to me; the image is calm to the eye, the architectural lines create a beautiful balance together with the calm colour tones. I like that you can see the reflections of green plants, it makes the expression even more organic and beautiful. Lovely work.

Warmth

Wei Qianchengshot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Warmth

Photographer

Wei Qiancheng - China

Description

Weathered, strong hands caress a child's tender face.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

I absolutely adore this photograph. It captures an intimate bond, presenting a simple but profoundly heartwarming scene brimming with human warmth and affection.
Under the gentle touch of hands, the child beams with a blissful, innocent smile. The tightly closed little mouth hints aspirations for the child's future.

Young Face-Changing Performer Behind the Stage

Fei Biaoshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Young Face-Changing Performer Behind the Stage

Photographer

Fei Biao - China

Description

Shouyang, Jinzhong, Shanxi:Young face-changing performers behind the stage.

Judge's comment

Trunk Xu

The composition with blank space makes it difficult for me to distinguish whether these children studying drama are from an old photograph or the present moment reflected in a mirror. Thankfully, it's the latter.

REGIONAL AWARD

Golden Echoes

Jamir Lyndonshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Golden Echoes

Photographer

Jamir Lyndon - Philippines

Description

As the golden sky fades into twilight, children and elders alike become silhouettes of joy and wonder. A fleeting dance of life against the eternal poetry of the sunset.

Skyward Kick

Thaw Oo Thawshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Skyward Kick

Photographer

Thaw Oo Thaw - Myanmar

Description

This snapshot, captured through a close, framing perspective of two onlookers, features a shirtless local Chin Lone player kicking a ball skyward. He looks up intensely as mist swirls around his bare feet and legs. The dramatic, cloudy sky and the towering, historic brick temples in the background lend a grand, spiritual, and gritty atmosphere to this moment of athletic focus against the ancient backdrop of Bagan, Myanmar.

Life on the Lake: A Kashmir Morning

Shahid Mushtaqshot on OPPO Find X8 Pro

Title

Life on the Lake: A Kashmir Morning

Photographer

Shahid Mushtaq - India

Description

As the soft glow of dawn kisses the waters, the floating vegetable market awakens — a centuries-old tradition gently carried by the ripples of the lake. Here, shikaras filled with vibrant greens, fresh harvests, and colorful produce gather like petals on water, creating a living painting against the misty backdrop of mountains. Farmers, wrapped in warmth, exchange not just vegetables, but stories, smiles, and bonds that have lasted generations. In this floating market, nature and culture breathe together — where the earth's bounty meets the soul of a people connected by water and heritage. Amidst the quiet hum of trade and the scent of fresh produce, this timeless place reminds us that even in simplicity, there lies an extraordinary beauty.

Windows of Innocence

Rohit271299shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Windows of Innocence

Photographer

Rohit271299 - India

Description

While the train moves from one station to another, childhood stands still in laughter, bubbles, and the wonder of two curious souls discovering joy in the simplest things.

Happiness

Maximusquishot on OPPO Reno5 Lite

Title

Happiness

Photographer

Maximusqui - Mexico

Description

Running along the beach just before the storm, with the innocence of someone playing, reminds me that happiness is just a moment that lasts a lifetime.

Harvest. Family at Work.

Alex Duviershot on OPPO Find X8 Ultra

Title

Harvest. Family at Work.

Photographer

Alex Duvier - Brazil

Description

The Nogueira Cireli family works at a location called a coffee drying yard, and also goes out into the fields during the harvest season.

The yellow house

Ahmad Mansourshot on OnePlus 12

Title

The yellow house

Photographer

Ahmad Mansour - Egypt

Description

In a beautiful simple house in the old cairo The mother and ger daughter helping each other cleaning it.

Feeding souls, both theirs and mine

Harisanker Sasikumarshot on Oneplus Nord 4

Title

Feeding souls, both theirs and mine

Photographer

Harisanker Sasikumar - India

Description

In the hush of morning light, he feeds the birds — not just with his hands, but with a piece of his calm. As wings rise around him, something quiet within him lifts too.

Lunar Landscapes

Massimo Labiancashot on Oneplus Nord 4

Title

Lunar Landscapes

Photographer

Massimo Labianca - Italy

Description

The landscape is a classic example of tuff geomorphology in Cappadocia. The millennial action of differential erosion has shaped the deposits into sinuous ridges and vertical cones (fairy chimneys). The composition emphasizes the vast scale of the phenomenon, using a human figure as a dimensional reference. The scene documents an advanced stage of landform development, typical of landscapes with high geomorphological value.

See you

Artur Smutekshot on OPPO Find X5 Pro

Title

See you

Photographer

Artur Smutek - Poland

Description

A self-portrait taken through a magnifying glass. One giant eye makes us look like a caricature of ourselves.

AUDIENCE'S CHOICE

Frozen Town

Mohan Dravidshot on OnePlus 12

Title

Frozen Town

Photographer

Mohan Dravid - India

Description

This year, I went on a trip to Kashmir to witness the snowfall. We had booked window seats to enjoy the snow-covered views of the Himalayas and the towns of Kashmir. As we got closer, we could see the beautiful towns and it was one of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen, with the entire environment covered in snowfall.

Bond of Nature and Humanity

Chiranjit Deyshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Bond of Nature and Humanity

Photographer

Chiranjit Dey - India

Description

In a remote tribal village, where time flows at its own rhythm, an owl is not just a creature of the night but a cherished member of a family. Together, they share laughter, lessons, and silent understanding.

Harmony

Sushil Kumarshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Harmony

Photographer

Sushil Kumar - India

Description

A moment of peace and connection.

Riding into the Golden Hour

Galal Abdelnasershot on OPPO Reno 6

Title

Riding into the Golden Hour

Photographer

Galal Abdelnaser - Egypt

Description

Two kids ride a donkey across the railway as the golden sun sets behind them — a quiet moment of rural life bathed in warmth and simplicity.

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Summer by Hutuo River

Liang Xibing|shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Summer by Hutuo River

Photographer

Liang Xibing - China

Description

A kid soaked in bubbles has fun by the banks of the Hutuo River, Hebei, during summertime. Bubbles, varying in size and color, are fluttering in the air, accompanied by children's cheers and laughter.
When will we grownups rediscover life's simple pleasures?

Judges' comments

Alec Soth

The emotion that the average photographer most often wants to express is joy. We gather our families and children together and plead with them to smile. But often we are met with disappointment. If joy emerges, it is common that we're too slow with our cameras to catch it. In those rare cases where we do catch natural expressions of joy, the images often feel cliche or formulaic.
The image is special for a few reasons. First, the joy that is documented is entirely authentic. But as a photograph, it offers other pleasures. The composition is playful and surprising. Along with the bubbles of soap we see pink blossoms and green leaves. Lastly, the late evening light perfectly captures the scene. The result is an image that is joyful, surprising, unique and visually delightful.
It is simply remarkable to consider how difficult this picture would have been to make in the past. The photograph is taken at an extremely fast shutter speed with very little depth of field or ISO. Nevertheless, the focus is perfect and the full scene is captured precisely. This is achievable because of the powerful tools of OPPO and Hasselblad.

Michael Yamashita

This was my favorite choice for the Gold Award. I love the expression of the child's face, the beautiful warm light and the moment this photographer was able to catch. I am not even sure what is going on here and the mystery of the photo makes me want to stare it for a long time. The joy on his face and the gesture of his hand raised towards the sky balance perfectly with the bubbles filling the entire frame. The boy separates well against the dark trees in the background. The photographer also managed to hold the details in the sky, both on top and bottom, adding texture and pattern. There is also a nice colour element with the flowers on the right side. The frontal lighting is perfect, highlighting his face, hand and bubbles. But most of all, the photographer captures the expression, which is priceless - his joy is infectious. It makes me smile when I look at it. With just the right amount of blurring in the background, probably shooting on portrait mode keeps one's eye on what's important - the expression, the boy and the bubbles themselves. Perfection!

Steve McCurry

I like this image because there is a certain ambiguity and mystery. We wonder whether the circumstances are of what we are observing. There is a sense of joy and happiness in the picture. The person in the picture is clearly enjoying the soap suds and is gesturing somebody outside the frame. Perhaps he is at an amusement park or with some friends or family. There is a wonderful energy and optimism about the image. As a color photograph it's very minimal in its color pallet, but the mood and the sense of joy is overwhelming. The high shutter speed allows for the soap suds to be frozen, giving it a sort of surreal feeling. The soft light also helps to make it a powerful image.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This was a photograph that grabbed me right away, I was curious and felt the good energy it had. The image contains components such as movement, joy, expression and storytelling. The photograph has an artistic expression. The photographer has managed to capture a real moment in his work.

Wang Jianjun

This is a great photo that perfectly captures the boy's happiness, showcasing photography's power to seize fleeting moments. It's a clever blend of the boy's joyful expression, the floating bubbles, and the surrounding environment. The presentation of light and color is accurate and well-executed.

Yin Chao

This is an excellent photo that highlights the strengths of mobile photography. Traditional photography, on the other hand, might miss those fleeting moments in everyday life – like the movement of floating bubbles or the child's expression. The boy's raised arms and closed eyes suggest both excitement and a bit of hesitation. The photographer has skillfully captured this fascinating moment, creating a strong visual narrative. OPPO imagine IF Photography Project isn't just about selecting great photos, it's about sharing a positive outlook and encouraging us to find beauty and memorable moments in our daily lives. As I always say, beauty is everywhere, we just need the eyes to see and recognize it. Mobile photography makes that easier by freeing us from the hassle of operating the camera. All we need to do is live in the moment and appreciate life. In this age, where anyone can be a photographer, we all can be artists of our own lives, express our true feelings, and share the beauty around us.

Pete Lau

Photography is an art about capturing the moment and light and shadow. This gold prize-winning photo embodies that essence perfectly. It beautifully showcases the pure joy of a child immersed in bubbles, arms raised as they float through the warm sunbeams. The atmosphere is captivating, drawing viewers in and making us feel as if we're right there. The photographer masterfully combines technique with storytelling, creating a truly outstanding piece of photography.

OPPO
imagine IF
Silver Award

Cozy Island

Whoiam|shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Cozy Island

Photographer

Whoiam - China

Description

A taxi driver naps in his parked cab on a rainy roadside, the rain blurring his face and reflecting the city's soft lights. The taxi feels like a cozy island amid the hustle.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

This is one of my favorite images. I was drawn to the mood, the rain, the solitude, the emotion of this picture. The picture appears to be of a taxi driver waiting for a passenger. We don't know the actual story of this image but we often give a photograph meaning and create a story. I think it's a wonderful color photograph despite the fact that there is only one color. It's a very minimal use of color creating a great mood. The driver appears to be deep in thought. Maybe he is meditating or praying or maybe he's taking a nap. The image evokes a lot of questions.

Heading Home in the Moonlight

Su Xingzi|shot on OnePlus 12

Title

Heading Home in the Moonlight

Photographer

Su Xingzi - China

Description

Amid beaming neon lights, the footsteps of a running man break the evening stillness, leaving behind the area in bright red akin to the glow of sunset, racing toward home along the street in silver reflections.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

This photograph grabbed my attention for its rich saturated colour and powerful graphic composition. When looking at it amongst a number of possible selections on the board, it stood out from the group, having a strong visual impact on me. The addition of a man on the run in the top of the frame and the stairway in the middle give it a sense of place while still remaining a mystery. As I stare at it now, it's the diagonal lines, and out-of-focus pattern that keep my eyes moving up and down across the entire frame, anchored by the stairway ending at the top of the frame with the man on the run. An artful expression of lines, angles, light, colour and shadow. I can envision this photograph on the walls of an art gallery.

The Immensity of Earth

Anlee|shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

The Immensity of Earth

Photographer

Anlee - China

Description

During a trip to Xinjiang, I witnessed horsehair flying over alpine grasslands, herdsmen heading home over endless stretches of undulating landscapes, dust swirling during the seasonal migration of herdsmen, and solitary trees growing wild and tall in the pasture. The capricious weather in this vast region forms the bedrock of all life. Tourists come and go, but the only constants are the flocks of animals, houses, trees, and the lovely people who call this place home.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

It has become increasingly easy to take a good picture. With the tools of the OPPO smartphone, one needn't know anything to make a picture that is technically strong. But it is still quite difficult to make a picture that captures and holds one's attention. To do this with a whole series of photographs is incredibly rare. When putting pictures together in a series, there is a danger of being too repetitive. On the other hand, there is also the danger of being too random. It takes a real mastery to take a series of good pictures that work together.
This series was masterful example of images working together in sequence. By working in monochrome, the photographer brought a consistency to the images. Despite the changes in the time of day and weather, the photographs all feel connected. At the same time, there is a good variety of images. It's a series on ranching, but only four of the nine images actually contain horses. Surprisingly, two other images feature motorcycles, which relate to our romantic notions of ranching in an interesting way. Lastly, one of the most memorable images feature nothing but a lone silhouette walking under a storm cloud.

Wandou and Her Teddy Bear

He Huapei|shot on OPPO Find N3 Flip

Title

Wandou and Her Teddy Bear

Photographer

He Huapei - China

Description

A smiling girl nicknamed Wandou ("Pea") gets her teddy bear dressed while soft rays of sunlight gently caress her face. I have to take a shot of this serene moment.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Regarding mobile photography, I find it remarkable how far technology has come. Tools like the OPPO Find N3 Flip, used here, allow photographers to capture professional-quality images with incredible detail and atmosphere, all without the need for bulky equipment. The speed at which you can take photos with a phone is another significant advantage—there's no need to spend time setting up complex gear, which allows you to capture fleeting moments as they happen. This immediacy enables more people to express their creativity, no matter where they are. I believe mobile photography has not only democratized the art of photography but also elevated the level of what's possible to achieve, even with such a compact tool.

OPPO
imagine IF
Bronze Award

Serenity in Shadows and Light

Ogbu Chibuike Johnsonshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Serenity in Shadows and Light

Photographer

Ogbu Chibuike Johnson - Nigeria

Description

This photograph beautifully uses shadows and light to highlight the subject's serene expression. The sunlight filters through the leaves, casting delicate shadows on her face and accentuating her smooth skin. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth, drawing attention to her peaceful demeanor and the natural frame of lush green leaves enhances the tranquil atmosphere. This harmony of light and shadow makes the image captivating and calming.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This is one of my favorite portraits. The dark green leaves partially obscuring the model's face complement her skin tone, creating a sense of harmony and comfort. On the other side, her slightly closed eye and soft smile evoke feelings of peace and serenity. The contours of her body subtly emerge from the mysterious background, with a hint of purple clothing mirroring the green leaves, enhancing the scene's harmony. The color balance is perfect, and the white earring creates a striking contrast against the overall dark tones. Even more impressive, this photo was taken with an OPPO phone, achieving a texture and tone like a Hasselblad camera. I can't help but admire the esthetic beauty of this shot and the new possibilities mobile photography offers.

Claudia

Carlos Villarejo Navarroshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Claudia

Photographer

Carlos Villarejo Navarro - Spain

Description

Claudia embodies the essence of simplicity and natural beauty in each image. Her face, like a living canvas, becomes a stage where light dances with subtlety. There is a palpable connection between us, born from years of walking parallel paths, which reveals itself in the intimacy of every capture. With captivating stillness, Claudia allows herself to be seen as she truly is, without artifice, showcasing the beauty of authenticity.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I find this image strong, because of the character in it, her eyes capture you, and make you wonder who she is. It's sensitive and powerful at the same time. The monochrome choice enhances it all.

Gaze

Zerry Songshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Gaze

Photographer

Zerry Song - China

Description

Shadow and light bridges the worlds within and outside the frame: the beady eyes in the picture gaze at every onlooker beyond the frame.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

To me, this entry is quite unique, almost like a contemporary art masterpiece. The story seems to take place in a gallery. A security guard in a black suit is facing back to the camera. Even though his expression isn't visible, you can clearly sense the gravity and tension in his demeanor. This is evident from his headset and the security tool he's tightly gripping, both highlighting the level and importance of security. Our attention is then drawn to a black-and-white photograph of a woman on display. Interestingly, her eyes seem filled with alarm, mirroring the unseen expression of the guard. The shadows, rather than obscuring, reveal the most intriguing parts of the image, evoking the feel of a suspense film. The white window curtain adds a touch of lightness and romance to the otherwise tense scene. This photograph invites repeated viewings as it combines all these elements beautifully.

Chasing Dreams

Robin Liushot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Chasing Dreams

Photographer

Robin Liu - China

Description

I am alone by the river, my heart full of expectations and yearning for the future. The river flows softly and quietly, reflecting my silhouette. As I jump, I open my phone camera to capture the moment – my dangling feet suggesting that with effort, we can rise above every obstacle and realize our dreams. This is not a random selfie, but an expression of my state of mind: no matter how far the path ahead seems, we should believe that every step we take brings us closer to our dreams. The jump signifies fearless exploration of the unknown and a deep-seated belief in oneself. I hope that the perseverance and courage embodied in this image can inspire everyone to pursue their dreams.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

The simple black and white image evokes a question of how this pair of legs appear in the mid air. Sometimes photographs defy description. The viewer is left to make his or her own interpretation. That's true for all art. We give meaning to something where often there is no meaning. We wonder if the man is hanging from something or did the man jump. The background is clean and the legs are framed against an empty sky.

The Peaceful Bond

Shailendra Singhshot on OPPO Find N3 Flip

Title

The Peaceful Bond

Photographer

Shailendra Singh - India

Description

In the early morning light, the misty riverside drew me in. The calm water mirrored the sky and trees, creating a serene symmetry. As I stood there, a group of friends walked along the riverbank. Their silhouettes against the mist struck me as profoundly peaceful, symbolizing a bond of friendship and togetherness. There was something deeply calming about their unhurried steps, perfectly in sync with the stillness of nature. This scene captured the essence of human connection in a tranquil setting. I had to capture this moment. It wasn't just the beauty of the landscape but the silent story of companionship and shared experience. This photograph titled The Peaceful Bond reminds us of the simple yet profound moments of connection we share with others.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This black and white image immediately evoked the famous illustration entitled "The March of Progress." This is generated primarily by the forms of the boys walking, but the technical elements are essential to giving it this iconic quality. Not only are the figures silhouettes, they are starkly contrasted to the misty white of the background. The image almost feels like a drawing. What I particularly love is that the figures are far in the distance, yet because of the contrast they feel instantly recognizable.
There's one special element to this picture that I find surprising. While three of the figures are walking from left to right, one of them stands straight up and gazes at the photographer. There is something myserious and almost haunting about this silhouette. Then entire image almost feels like a movie poster. Looking at this photograph makes me want to watch the movie.

Thread

Kazuyuki Kawaharashot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Thread

Photographer

Kazuyuki Kawahara - Japan

Description

During the rainy season, the sun came out only on the day of the shoot, as if announcing the arrival of summer.
I took my daughters and my grandmother, who lives in a nursing home, back to our old hometown.
We spent most of our time revisiting my grandmother's memories there.
She repeated the same story with the excitement of a child, sometimes in a disjointed way but always full of life. When she talked about my childhood, I felt a sudden wave of warmth.
My daughters enjoyed hearing stories from my younger days that they hadn't known.
My grandmother, who suffers from dementia, can't recall what happened just an hour ago and finds it hard to form new memories, while my daughters are growing quickly and creating their own memories.
They played games with strings, picked vegetables in the fields, put on lipstick at the vanity, cut their bangs, and played with handmade dolls crafted by my grandmother. In the slow passage of time, happiness was all around.
If the beauty of photos is to "supplement the memories of one's life," could the rich details captured by the latest OPPO phone become the thread linking these memories?
I hope this colorful "thread," woven through our experiences, will stay in the hearts of each family member. With this hope, I pressed the camera button on the screen.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This series of photos is incredibly refreshing and touching. While the story is a sad one, the photographer uses a soothing narrative to convey acceptance and love. The scenes of fields and home portray a loving and harmonious family that resonates with everyone. These images show how mobile photography can capture cherished moments that people will remember for a lifetime.

Summer Night by Mountain Stream

Guo Jiangtaoshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Summer Night by Mountain Stream

Photographer

Guo Jiangtao - China

Description

Under the summer night sky, the dark green shades of plants, the murmuring of a stream, flashing fireflies, yellow lights under an old bridge, and the blue tones of the nightfall create a striking color contrast, reminiscent of a magical realm. This tranquil and harmonious scene was captured using a slow shutter speed.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

This photograph is one of my favorite from the first time I saw it. It is the combination of the warm light on the bridge contrasted with the cool blue waters with just the right amount of yellows provided by perfect placement of fireflies moving through the frame. I love the texture of the wet stones contrasted against the dark foliage and the soft highlights of the wet rocks. The S pattern of the multi-hued blue stream moves my eye from right to left ending up at the warm-lit bridge. The edge to edge sharpness allows the viewer to focus on every detail. Using a long exposure softens the moving waters of the stream and gives a sense of movement. The tiny droplets of water look like shining stars in the sky adding to the drama. And the yellow fireflies contrasting against the deep blues of the water look like streaming comets, making this a very special moment.

Colorists of the City

VVshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Colorists of the City

Photographer

VV - China

Description

It is their hard work that makes the city more romantic and colorful. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to create a life with a kaleidoscope of color.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

This image was my favorite in the entire competition. The scene presented is utterly normal. Two men sit on scaffolding and repair a wall. What makes the photograph so extraordinary is its color. Overlaid on the image is a pastel abstraction of orange, pink, red, blue and green. Where did these colors come from? Why did they land on the image in this way? While one might think it was the work of a graphic designer, the effect is achieved through the lens. The photographer appears to have made the image by shooting through some sort of colored surface, likely glass. We can note this only with the subject inclusion of a reflection in the upper right hand corner and in the blue field.
There is one other element in the picture that reveals it is the result of through-the-lens seeing. This is depth of filed. Despite the fact that the picture was made on a bright day, a small aperture is used. The scaffolding is in focus but the color transparencies in the foreground are out of focus. This makes the effect soft and natural. The picture looks like a candy-colored dream. This quality is powerful contrasted with the humble, commonplace experience of the workers.

Shadow

RoadCrazyshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Shadow

Photographer

RoadCrazy - China

Description

Snapshots provide a fascinating insight into the lives of ordinary people. In this image, ideals and reality blend in the play of shadow and light.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

The history of photography is less than 200 hundred years old. The number of technical changes during that time are almost incomprehensible. Even a few of decades ago it would be impossible to imagine the power and sophistication embedded in an OPPO smartphone camera. But as a person who has devoted his life to the medium of photography, I'm comforted that the history of photography and its evolution has not been discarded. Many of the submissions in this contest used the visual history of the photographic past. This image is an excellent example. Using rich black and white that would have been very difficult to achieve in a traditional darkroom, this photographer was able to draw out the graphic elements of the image. What I particularly love is that this evocation of photographic history is mimicked by the architectural history in the background of the image. This photograph feels simultaneously historic and futuristic.

Rain Paints the Starry Sky

Tomatoesshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Rain Paints the Starry Sky

Photographer

Tomatoes - China

Description

After rain, puddles reflect the neon lights of a busy city. The texture of the ground recalls bold, swirling strokes as the lights change color every second. Blues merge with oranges, yellows, and purples, dancing like a starry sky.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

I first viewed this in the Colours category and was wowed by its striking colour palette and graphic design even though I am not quite sure what I am looking at. Is it a drop of water? A puddle on the street after a rain shower? What are the source of the reflections? It is the mystery itself that adds to its impact and attraction for me. The combination of sharpness and blur which I am going to assume comes from moving water keeps my eye roving around the frame searching for an answer. I commend the photographer for finding such beauty in what I am assuming is a very small place as well as the camera for its macro capabilities. But maybe this photograph is best appreciated not knowing the answers. Some photographs are beyond words but need no words to appreciate. Just wow!

Serenity in Shadows and Light

Ogbu Chibuike Johnsonshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Serenity in Shadows and Light

Photographer

Ogbu Chibuike Johnson - Nigeria

Description

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Colorists of the City

VVshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Colorists of the City

Photographer

VV - China

Description

It is their hard work that makes the city more romantic and colorful. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to create a life with a kaleidoscope of color.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

The Peaceful Bond

Shailendra Singhshot on OPPO Find N3 Flip

Title

The Peaceful Bond

Photographer

Shailendra Singh - India

Description

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Gaze

Zerry Songshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Gaze

Photographer

Zerry Song - China

Description

Shadow and light bridges the worlds within and outside the frame: the beady eyes in the picture gaze at every onlooker beyond the frame.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Summer Night by Mountain Stream

Guo Jiangtaoshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Summer Night by Mountain Stream

Photographer

Guo Jiangtao - China

Description

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

Chasing Dreams

Robin Liushot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Chasing Dreams

Photographer

Robin Liu - China

Description

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

Claudia

Carlos Villarejo Navarroshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Claudia

Photographer

Carlos Villarejo Navarro - Spain

Description

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I find this image strong, because of the character in it, her eyes capture you, and make you wonder who she is. It's sensitive and powerful at the same time. The monochrome choice enhances it all.

Shadow

RoadCrazyshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Shadow

Photographer

RoadCrazy - China

Description

Snapshots provide a fascinating insight into the lives of ordinary people. In this image, ideals and reality blend in the play of shadow and light.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Thread

Kazuyuki Kawaharashot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Thread

Photographer

Kazuyuki Kawahara - Japan

Description

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Rain Paints the Starry Sky

Tomatoesshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Rain Paints the Starry Sky

Photographer

Tomatoes - China

Description

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

Serenity in Shadows and Light

Ogbu Chibuike Johnsonshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Serenity in Shadows and Light

Photographer

Ogbu Chibuike Johnson - Nigeria

Description

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Chasing Dreams

Robin Liushot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Chasing Dreams

Photographer

Robin Liu - China

Description

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

Colorists of the City

VVshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Colorists of the City

Photographer

VV - China

Description

It is their hard work that makes the city more romantic and colorful. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to create a life with a kaleidoscope of color.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Claudia

Carlos Villarejo Navarroshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Claudia

Photographer

Carlos Villarejo Navarro - Spain

Description

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

I find this image strong, because of the character in it, her eyes capture you, and make you wonder who she is. It's sensitive and powerful at the same time. The monochrome choice enhances it all.

The Peaceful Bond

Shailendra Singhshot on OPPO Find N3 Flip

Title

The Peaceful Bond

Photographer

Shailendra Singh - India

Description

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Shadow

RoadCrazyshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Shadow

Photographer

RoadCrazy - China

Description

Snapshots provide a fascinating insight into the lives of ordinary people. In this image, ideals and reality blend in the play of shadow and light.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Gaze

Zerry Songshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Gaze

Photographer

Zerry Song - China

Description

Shadow and light bridges the worlds within and outside the frame: the beady eyes in the picture gaze at every onlooker beyond the frame.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Thread

Kazuyuki Kawaharashot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Thread

Photographer

Kazuyuki Kawahara - Japan

Description

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Summer Night by Mountain Stream

Guo Jiangtaoshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Summer Night by Mountain Stream

Photographer

Guo Jiangtao - China

Description

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

Rain Paints the Starry Sky

Tomatoesshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Rain Paints the Starry Sky

Photographer

Tomatoes - China

Description

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

OPPO
imagine IF
Honorable Mention

Landscape

Waterfall Running into the Sea

Chen Weikaishot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Waterfall Running into the Sea

Photographer

Chen Weikai - China

Description

A stunning view of Múlafossur Waterfall in summer. The waterfall is located on the cliffs near the secluded village Gásadalur on Vagar island. It cascades gracefully like a silver ribbon, blending harmoniously with the natural splendor of lush mountains and shimmering water before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This photograph shows a dream-like scene: perfect sunshine, awe-inspiring highlands, mountains, waterfall, and sea. All these elements work together harmoniously to create a captivating scene. This work is almost without flaw as a landscape photography. With perfect timing and angle, the photo makes us feel as if we're right there.

Cap Cloud over the Peak

Jingyanshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Cap Cloud over the Peak

Photographer

Jingyan - China

Description

In the morning, a hat-shaped cloud lingers over Mt. Muztagh Ata in far western China.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

I've seen many dramatic scenes like this in my photography career. The photographer captures this powerful moment with perfect timing and precision, highlighting the raw energy of nature.

Solitary

Alan Chenshot on OPPO Find X3 Pro

Title

Solitary

Photographer

Alan Chen - China

Description

A lonely tree stands in the lake under an overcast sky. I came across this tree while strolling around Saicheng Lake in Jiujiang, Jiangxi. Cool tone was used in the picture.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

The tranquil water blending with the sky and the solitary tree creates a poetic ambiance. The soft blue tones evoke serenity, contrasting sharply with the grandeur often found in natural landscapes. The faint white clouds in the sky appear to be quietly listening to the whispers of time passing through the cosmos.

Sunrise in Patagonia

Yang Sutieshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Sunrise in Patagonia

Photographer

Yang Sutie - China

Description

We planned to explore the fall scenery of the Patagonia Mountains, but a sudden blizzard left us stuck in the hotel. The three-day snowstorm marked the transition from fall to winter. Nevertheless, we had no regrets—the winter had even more surprises in store.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This is an unconventional landscape photograph. Rather than capturing the whole scene, the photographer uses the dark bark and large, winding trunk in the foreground to lead our gaze toward the snow-covered landscape and distant mountains glowing in the sunset. This shift from dark to light creates a sense of visual exploration and imparts a sacred, ceremonial feel to the setting, making this image stand out from many other breathtaking landscape photos I've seen.

Colours

Gaojia Opera Troupe in the Country

AHINshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Gaojia Opera Troupe in the Country

Photographer

AHIN - China

Description

On a makeshift stage of local opera in the woods, the shadows of the musicians are reflected on the red canopy, evoking a sense of stepping back in time.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Photography is distinguished by its flatness. The world of the senses is compressed into a one-dimensional image. But when you look at certain photographs, it's like the full physical world opens up once again. This picture is a great example. On first glance, this photograph almost looks like an abstraction of pure color. Our eyes are splashed with hot red. Next we see the reflections and imagine the music. But the more I look at the photograph, the more my senses open. It appears that the musicians might not being playing, and I begin to hear the sound of nature in the park. I imagine crickets chirping and the humidity of a summer night. I can almost smell the grass and the leaves. It's amazing how a single image can open up a world.

La Morena

Juan Antonio López Garcíashot on OPPO Reno7

Title

La Morena

Photographer

Juan Antonio López García - Mexico

Description

This photo uses reflections of natural light. The blue sky is mirrored in the window, with one half of the woman's face in shadow and the other half glowing red.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

I would call this image 'The mysterious woman hidden in the shadow.' It's a very evocative picture of an obscured woman's face with red lips perhaps wearing a pair of sunglasses behind a glass window. It would be the perfect picture for a mystery novel. So little is revealed but yet so suggestive. It compels you to create a narrative to understand the meaning or the nature of the hidden person. Her face glows in the soft afternoon light. Through the warm color you strain to learn more but her beautiful face is one you can never forget. It's burned into your psyche forever.

Surrounded by Saffron

Sritam Kumar Sethyshot on OPPO Reno7 Pro

Title

Surrounded by Saffron

Photographer

Sritam Kumar Sethy - India

Description

In the midst of nature a two striped jumping spider was idling around the petals of flower in search of prey. Being an opportunistic hunter, it feeds on food sources that may be found in the area, such as fruits or nectar. Sometimes this behaviour of hunting results in the pollination that helps the ecosystem.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

An easy choice for me even though I am not a natural history photographer and have no idea about what this four-eyed insect might be. Amazing colour and balanced composition are perfectly captured. The detail of the hair on the legs and body is unbelievable and makes me wonder how big this insect actually is. I would love to see this photograph as an extra large print.

Painter in the Frame

Yin Guoyushot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Painter in the Frame

Photographer

Yin Guoyu - China

Description

An oil painter works meticulously on a mural on the wall of a building at Mazigang on Huanhai Road in Weihai, Shandong, April 5, 2024.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

Many great photos in the Colours category capture light and shadow and colors in real-world settings, but this one takes a different approach. It focuses on the creation of colors, offering a fresh interpretation of the theme. The colorful paint cans in the foreground contrast with the beach and sunset being painted by the figures. Photos like this bring more color to urban life and add a playful element to street photography.

Light

Seeing is Deceiving

Bai Wenshengshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Seeing is Deceiving

Photographer

Bai Wensheng - China

Description

A young man is drying his clothes in the sunset. I captured his silhouette against the light. In this photo, you can see the man, the silhouette, the fabric, or simply feel whatever it evokes in you.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This photograph makes a powerful visual statement, paying tribute to the classic aesthetics of color films. It's both clean and vibrant, with a striking contrast between light and dark and rich details in the shadows. This adds a theatrical quality to an everyday moment, making it a memorable and exceptional piece of photography.

The City that Never Sleeps

Ares Jonekson Saragishot on OPPO Find N3

Title

The City that Never Sleeps

Photographer

Ares Jonekson Saragi - Indonesia

Description

Captured at 5 PM at Jakarta's Manggarai Train Station, this photo showcases the calm before the commuter rush. Just an hour before the station fills with life, the sun painted the sky with its most vibrant hues. A perfect moment, frozen in time, to be remembered and cherished. Darkness may fall, but the city pulses with life well into the early hours. Like any major metropolis, Jakarta never sleeps—its vibrant energy continues to thrive long after the sun has set.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This photograph depicts a common yet touching scene in an ordinary corner of the city. Backlighting is used to capture a fleeting moment. The composition is well-structured with multiple layers, full of vigor and vitality.

Solitude

Jamir Lyndon Olaya Lumbaoshot on OnePlus 10 Pro

Title

Solitude

Photographer

Jamir Lyndon Olaya Lumbao - Philippines

Description

This photo captures the contrast between light and shadow, highlighting the solitude of a cyclist navigating through an underpass. The golden hour sunlight spills in from one side, illuminating the rough concrete walls marked with faded graffiti. The cityscape in the background contrasts with the darker, confined space, suggesting a journey from darkness into light. The composition evokes a sense of quiet resilience, as the man pedals forward.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

There is a wonderful juxtaposition between an orderly urban landscape in the background and the warm tones of sunlight on a wall full of detritus graffiti and decay. The pattern on the wall and reflection on the ground is like an abstract painting. A figure in silhouette rides a bicycle through this abandoned empty space. One wonders where this lone person is going in this dark dystopian space.

Light Palace

Brandao Levir Coronado Arellanoshot on OPPO Find X6

Title

Light Palace

Photographer

Brandao Levir Coronado Arellano - Mexico

Description

Throughout my career as a photographer, I've always been fascinated by a technique called long exposure.
This photographic technique allows you to "paint with light" over a prolonged period while taking the photo. To apply this technique, you need dark environments. Over time, I've taken many photographs using this style with professional cameras. I never imagined that the OPPO Find X6 would have an enhanced long-exposure option, and even more surprising, it allows you to leave the exposure time open. (No other phone I've tested has this feature.
The photograph was taken in Mexico City at the Zócalo at around 12:30 a.m. In the background, you can see the National Palace. That night, my daughter Aiko Coronado accompanied me and helped me throughout the process.
Even though they sometimes close that area, luck was on our side, and we were in the right place at the right time to capture the shot I had in mind. I needed a small phone tripod to set up and frame the shot. I then selected the phone's long-exposure mode, set the timer, adjusted the shutter speed for an extended time, and left it open. My tool for painting with light was a lamp called Stella Pro.
My daughter helped coordinate and directed me, shouting where and which areas to paint with the light on the ground.
After many attempts and about two hours of trial and error, I finally achieved the result I wanted. What surprised me the most was how long the phone's battery lasted and how the long-exposure mode didn't overexpose the image.
This allowed me to paint the entire dark area with the lamp in less than three minutes, resulting in the image you see.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

Great vision and expert execution make this photograph a winner in the Light category. I would love to hear the technical details about how the photographer accomplished this amazing example of light painting. His artful drawing with a small light source to fill the dark foreground while maintaining a perfectly exposed background shows his mastery of light. And the need to make this photograph without people required him to work in the middle of the night showing his dedication to photography and his craft.

Snapshot

Power of Splash

Anandjith T Jshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Power of Splash

Photographer

Anandjith T J - India

Description

This is called Kalapoottu, a traditional sport festival celebrated by farmers of South India. It is also called Maramadi or Pothottam. These cattle, integral to their farming activities, are cared with great devotion, almost like their children.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This photo captures a traditional sport from Southeast Asia with remarkable skill. It not only demonstrates the photographer's excellent technique but also embodies the essence of a "Snapshot." The image is dynamic and vibrant, with the splashing mud from the running bulls contrasting sharply with the lush grass, creating rich, colorful tones. The most striking feature is the frozen expression of the figure, which is so vivid that viewers almost feel like they're experiencing the intense, thrilling competition firsthand.

Drawing the City

Ricoshot on OnePlus 12

Title

Drawing the City

Photographer

Rico - China

Description

This bird's-eye view of construction workers weaving wire mesh resembles a drawing on a piece of paper, evoking a sense of admiration for their wisdom and diligence.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Despite being almost scientifically straightforward, some of the best documentary photography has the ability to make the world around us look almost alien. Without using any stylist tricks, this picture takes an ordinary building site and shows us a scene that is almost bizarre. I can look at this picture almost the way I do at a minimalist abstract painting. It also brings to mind the description one sees of worker ants. This simple scene lacking a horizon simultaneously engages my eye and opens my imagination.
One important element of this image is its technical qualities. To function effectively, it is important that this photograph has a lot of detail. We need to see differentiation between every line. Another important element is color. This is a nearly monochrome image, but the subtle difference between cooler shadows and the warmer sun-soaked concreted is important. This subtlety makes the bright helmets (only one of which is orange) all the more satisfying.

Dream Big

Harsha Vardhan Palurishot on OnePlus 9

Title

Dream Big

Photographer

Harsha Vardhan Paluri - India

Description

In the bustling backdrop of Mumbai's airport, a group of enthusiastic kids transformed an ordinary volleyball game into something extraordinary. As they leapt to hit the ball, an idea sparked: what if their jumps coincided with the soaring flights overhead? With skillful precision and boundless energy, these young athletes embraced the challenge. The result is this captivating shot, capturing a moment of aspiration and joy as one player leaps high, framed against the incoming flight. This image embodies the spirit of dreaming big and reaching for the skies, both literally and metaphorically.
Since the time was around 7PM, I used an ISO of 6400 and a shutter speed of 1/500 on OnePlus 9 5G.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Sometimes a picture practically pulls your eyeballs out of their sockets. This incredibly high-energy picture is made all the more dynamic by the use of high contract black and white. We feel the child soaring and imagine the glee that he and the photographer felt when they realize that they'd captured the perfect moment. For those willing to spend time with the picture, it holds other pleasures too. I love the gesture of couple walking in the foreground as well as the boy seemingly calling the chickens in the background. Lastly, look at the light! Our eye is drawn the light bouncing off the edge of the wing, but look too at the bright light in the upper right of the picture. This contrast of bright light and deep blacks helps make this gritty picture explosive.

Splash

Lin Shengxinshot on OPPO Reno10 Pro+

Title

Splash

Photographer

Lin Shengxin - China

Description

Children play and have fun on the beach amid the scorching summer heat. A boy swims with an orange inflatable ring, the waves splashing against him now and then. I quickly pull out my phone and shoot with backlight to capture this joyful moment.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

The scene in this photograph is truly captivating and shows impressive skill. Capturing the motion of the person and the waves required a very fast shutter speed. The orange-red lifebuoy contrasts sharply with the waves, adding a sense of energy and vitality to the image.

Travel

Arrival

Wu Zhengjieshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Arrival

Photographer

Wu Zhengjie - China

Description

One day in the year 2458, an astronaut on Kepler-452b is given a mysterious mission: to find a forgotten planet called Earth, where humankind lived 200 years ago.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

I am intrigued by the imagination and creativity of the photographer who took this photograph. Here is my interpretation: I am assuming this is an alien landscape of another world either in the future or on another planet. I thought his idea of putting an astronaut-dressed model into a barren desert dune landscape with a simulated spaceship in the foreground is brilliant. He placed the astronaut in perfect position with the shadow of the spaceship leading the eye to him. The photographer must have taken great care not to make footprints to spoil the illusion of an alien world. Even the reflected highlight on the visor of his helmet focuses the viewer on the subject. Strong late afternoon or early morning sunlight adds to the effect.

Through the Morning Light over the Lake

Wan Xiaobingshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Through the Morning Light over the Lake

Photographer

Wan Xiaobing - China

Description

Soft rays of the morning sun in early spring pour over Fuxian Lake in Yuxi, Yunnan, heralding the start of a new day.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This photograph features a simple composition. The mountains, lake, and river, along with a person walking along the horizon at dawn or dusk, are shown in silhouette. The blend of cool and warm tones creates a compelling visual that evokes a sense of longing for Travel.

Amidst a Snowstorm

Zerry Songshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Amidst a Snowstorm

Photographer

Zerry Song - China

Description

Horses snuggled up to keep warm, waiting for the snowstorm to stop before resuming their journey.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This photograph captures a typical scene in western China, especially in tourist areas where horses are used for riding tours. The photographer documents this ordinary yet often overlooked aspect of tourism. It reflects his keen observation ability. The photo excels in capturing colors and textures, transforming a seemingly insignificant corner into a captivating photograph.

The Ordinary Life

Kyaw Kyaw Winnshot on OPPO Find X5 Pro

Title

The Ordinary Life

Photographer

Kyaw Kyaw Winn - Myanmar

Description

While visiting the central dry zone of Myanmar, I discovered a captivating scene of cows and cowboy. I framed this photo through the branches of a large tree, using two huge branches in the foreground to add depth. The image features a local cowboy leading his cows to lush pastures, with a little dog following closely behind. This snapshot captures a moment of rural life, highlighting the cowboy's connection with his cattle and their daily routine. The natural beauty of Myanmar's countryside adds a serene and picturesque quality to the scene, offering a glimpse into the harmonious and tranquil aspects of rural living. I captured this scene with the OPPO mobile phone camera.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

This is a wonderful pasture landscape. We see a shepherd taking his cattle to graze. This scene is repeated all over the world with different nationalities and different animals. A loyal dog walks at his side. The scene is nicely framed by a tree in the foreground and the shadow on the ground highlighting the action.

Portrait

The Family Tour

Mithail Afrige Chowdhuryshot on OnePlus 5

Title

The Family Tour

Photographer

Mithail Afrige Chowdhury - Bangladesh

Description

A family was traveling to capital city Dhaka, Bangladesh from shirajgong district during Eid vacation for the first time. When the train stopped at airport railway station, they were all puzzled and curious watching so many people at the station.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

This is a wonderful image, a frame within a frame of children peering out of the train window. Each child is looking at different directions exploring landscape. Perhaps they are coming home from school. The photographer is able to capture this moment with the children seemingly unaware of the photographer. The body language is very natural. The minimal use of color allows the viewer to concentrate on the action.

Golden Oldie

Yan Minweishot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Golden Oldie

Photographer

Yan Minwei - China

Description

This aging but spirited man, Su Guangwei, is a bearer of Guangdong's intangible cultural heritage, who keeps alive the Xiguan copper beating craft.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

When I saw this photo, it drew me in with the old man's determined gaze and his flowing white beard. This unique Chinese character evokes thoughts of martial arts and Tai Chi. An invisible yet powerful vibe penetrates the image. The image is both mysterious and vibrant, truly a masterpiece.

Woman with a Headscarf

Ao Zhuowenshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Woman with a Headscarf

Photographer

Ao Zhuowen - China

Description

A Central Asian woman in a traditional indigo headscarf stands at the bazaar. She has deep eyes and a striking, well-defined face. Her smile shows the unique elegance of a Central Asian woman.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This portrait is truly captivating. The woman's resolute expression and hopeful, shining eyes stand out against the black background. Even without knowing her story, you can sense her strength and independence. Great art doesn't just show beauty—it conveys power, and this photo does that perfectly.

Unspoken Bond

Hana Galal Gadshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Unspoken Bond

Photographer

Hana Galal Gad - Egypt

Description

As a child, my father sought to teach me at school, but I found solace and freedom in evading school to ride horses. My own horse, now six years old, has become a cherished companion. I love him unconditionally, marveling at his ability to respond to my every command. He can dance and do as I ask him. Today, I find myself in a role reversal, wanting to guide my own son through the school years, only to see him, much like I once did, escape to the open fields where he too finds joy and liberation on horseback. These are the words of Hamdi, the subject of my photo along with his horse named Legend.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

This photograph works for me for its emotional connection between the man and his horse. A lovely composition using the warm tones of his face and hands against the dark face of the horse. I love the point of contact with nose to nose and eye to eye. The love between man and his horse is obviously and graphically communicated.

Fashion

Flora

Differentshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Flora

Photographer

Different - China

Description

Drifting quietly in a sea of mosaics, with a piece of lawn used as a blanket and flowers as a hat.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

The color contrast and surreal humor make this photograph stand out. In a blue-tiled, waterless swimming pool, the model lies in the center, covered in green turf, with shoes casually tossed aside and a flower blooming on his head. The photographer's bold, experimental approach unites these seemingly discordant elements and colors. It feels more like a performance art piece, pushing the boundaries of mobile photography.

Ode to Shadows 2.0

Kazuki Nagayamashot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Ode to Shadows 2.0

Photographer

Kazuki Nagayama - Japan

Description

These photos are taken in low light, inspired by the Japanese modern aesthetic.
I believe that this aesthetic blends various elements together.
Through these images, I celebrate shadows and blur the lines between East and West, as well as gender and time.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

A perfectly composed image. All the angles and body placement make it flow organic. The Photographer have been Careful and thought of how to place her body, hands to create a fashionable Photography. The green and earthy color choice, all bounded with the contrasts of black makes everything very sublime and even more expressive. The light hits the face and the skin is very delicate, I can see no burnt-out parts.

The Rhythm of Dance

Huang Peipeishot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

The Rhythm of Dance

Photographer

Huang Peipei - China

Description

The charm of photography lies in capturing beautiful, fleeting moments. This image of a dancer was shot in a studio without flash, accurately conveying the dancer's sense of rhythm.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The photographer centers the model in the middle which I think creates a nice silhouette with the contrasts, the photograph has movement and flow which makes it exciting and artistic at the same time.
It creates a sensitivity and feel with the shadows and the light together with the model's expression.
I think the Photographer have done a good job to make a moving, flowing fashion image, with few components. Composition, simplicity, angle and the subtle black.

Redemption – Back to the World

Amish Jainshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Redemption – Back to the World

Photographer

Amish Jain - India

Description

I always love to shoot various concepts. This time, I thought of doing a masked theme with a cloth. Using a slight yellow light to illuminate the face, I sat at a lower angle to emphasize the drama and capture the maximum amount of sky. We covered our main character's face with a tight cloth and waited for the blue hour. We threw the cloth so that it looked like it was flying. The blue hour maximized the overall look.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

An image that grabs your attention that leads to curiosity. The model who is centered slightly to the left side, along with the flowy moving scarf on the other side, creates then a well-balanced image to look at.
I like that the black mid line in the image separates from the blue, and goes along in Line with the clothing Line. That creates a very clean expression.

Unfading Moment

Growing Old with You

Lattershot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Growing Old with You

Photographer

Latter - China

Description

An old couple watch gently drifting jellyfish at a small aquarium.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

A sweet moment of storytelling captured of a couple, it's a photograph that captures your attention, because of the strong colors and balanced contrasts. The image gives out a pure, dreamy feel to it and organic movement.

New Birth

Tao Guokaishot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

New Birth

Photographer

Tao Guokai - China

Description

A baby grasps the hand of her grandma.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

A picture speaks a thousand words. This photograph about Unfading Moment needs no further explanation, as it fully captures the theme on its own. The minimalist composition and clean framing emphasize the connection between the larger hand and the smaller hand. Even though the figures aren't shown in full, the clasped hands convey everything. It's an impressive photo filled with power and emotion.

Out of Cocoon

Lucyshot on OPPO Reno12 Pro

Title

Out of Cocoon

Photographer

Lucy - China

Description

Grandma used to be camera shy, thinking she was growing old with wrinkles, gray hair, and missing teeth. However, following a chance shot two years ago, she became my best model, with her diverse beauty being commended by everyone. Just like a butterfly leaving its cocoon, she has overcome those preconceptions about herself and age.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

This photography caught my attention because of the originality in it. It gives out a nostalgic feel where the photographer has used pastel color palette, created a soft expression. I can also see that he have been artistic and created a unusual expression with the light and the butterfly, that also makes the viewers to stop up and wonder.

Back to the Planet

Ziashot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Back to the Planet

Photographer

Zia - China

Description

This picture conjures up the return of Ultraman to their planet in the animated television series, sparking my wonder and imagination. The inflatable ring looks like an alien spaceship about to swallow the boy doing a headstand, while the other boy stands like a dashing Ultraman. The rainbow in the sky adds beauty and magic to the scene.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

For the lucky photographer, every once in a while the world tosses you a barrel of gifts all at once. It takes a skillful photographer to see and arrange these gifts. It also takes a flexible and intuitive camera to quickly document what the photographer sees. This seaside photograph is an amazing example of a photographer seizing the moment and capturing this abundance of pleasures: not only a rainbow, but a rainbow colored inflatable. Not only one boy standing still as a stature with his mask, but another boy whose splash is captured perfectly as he does a handstand. Lastly, the photographer managed to capture the feet of the boy in the very near foreground and the ship in the deep background. This is a complex display of visual gifts arranged in perfect order.

Collection

Road to the Championship

Fan Liyongshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Road to the Championship

Photographer

Fan Liyong - China

Description

Children practice gymnastics in a gymnasium in Taiyuan, Shanxi, in the summer of 2024. In this focused and vibrant space, every movement reveals their hard work and pursuit of perfection. I record their training sessions with my OPPO phone, capturing a diverse range of emotions—from the frustration of setbacks to the joy of success and utmost concentration. These emotions intertwine to form vivid images, allowing us to appreciate the challenges and enjoyment that gymnastics brings to these kids. We see not just their pursuit of skill but also how, through gymnastics, they learn to face difficulties, collaborate with others, and find the courage to rise again after failure.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

I'm really impressed by the children's lively expressions. The color blocks also add visual interest to the image. The photographer captures various moments of kids practicing gymnastics, creating a range of moods from tense to relaxed. It makes you want to look repeatedly and feel as if you're up close with the children.

Energy of Myriad Things

Xiao Junxiongshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Energy of Myriad Things

Photographer

Xiao Junxiong - China

Description

Everything carries infinite energy. The sun illuminates the world, nourishing all life; the moon drives the ocean's rhythmic movements with its tidal force, providing humans with a continuous stream of resources; flowers compete to blossom toward the sky; birds strive to take flight. This is the resilience and vitality of all things. Their everlasting growth makes them the rulers of the world!

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

It's beautiful how the photographer has managed to create art with nature in motion. The photographer focuses on cut-outs, details and the interplay between dark and light nature and animals. Some of the images in the series are very contrast-filled and "tight" in expression, but others flow more. They are indefinable and soft. The balance. I can feel the energy in the images and what the photographer wants to convey to us. This is a powerful series, which deserves attention.
I particularly liked the bicolor of branches stretching all the way to one with the moon. Beautiful!
The photographer retains a good eye for detail and the small close moments.

Dusk in Paris

Anleeshot on OPPO Find N3

Title

Dusk in Paris

Photographer

Anlee - China

Description

In Paris, a romantic city of art, I am captivated by the vibrant displays and colors of store windows. Through the shopfront windows, I see people enjoying an afternoon coffee with friends. At every street corner, I encounter numerous decisive moments: people gazing at Montmartre, reflections in puddles, and pedestrians passing by. The weather here is unpredictable, and the rain adds an extra layer of aura to the city. On the bustling streets, some linger while others hurry. Before night falls, I use my phone to capture the cultural and artistic charm of this city.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

These poetic images of Paris have a wonderful dark and moody feel. The use of light and color adds to the mystery. The photographer has chosen to work primarily at night when the city lights come alive. One solitary figure is seen walking through the rain carrying an umbrella or riding on a bicycle. The last picture in the series is a butterfly mysteriously placed in the cityscape.

Her Life and the Mountain

Ray Cheungshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Her Life and the Mountain

Photographer

Ray Cheung - China

Description

This photo collection is about a trip.
I like to take things slow when I'm traveling. For me, what matters is not the scenery along the way, but the people I meet. While shooting a new project in Yunnan, I met lots of friendly people.
In the misty old tea forests of Jingmai Mountain, Yumu told me that this place is their life. By the banks of the Xima River in Pu'er, Lao Ya, leaning against a tree, told me stories about his life. I simply captured these stories to share them with everyone.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This collection of photos offers a different perspective on travel, focusing on people rather than typical landscapes. The comfortable compositions and subdued colors set the visual tone. The nine images create a relaxed rhythm, with each frame subtly hinting at a story that encourages viewers to imagine the journey. I personally appreciate this metaphorical approach to visual storytelling.

Youth Special Award

Wonder in the Winter

Ayiboshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Wonder in the Winter

Photographer

Ayibo - China

Description

Longing to learn how to drive, I arrived at the driving school early in the morning. As I approached the car, I was pleasantly surprised to find a thin layer of snowflakes covering the vehicle, each with unique shape and texture. The contrast between the blue tones of the dawn and the warm tones of the sunrise is a subtle metaphor: no matter how cold the winter night might be, the warmth of the sunshine will always break through the night and bring a renewed sense of hope. I couldn't help reaching for my OPPO phone to capture this wonderful moment.

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

This photograph had great visual impact for me. I love it for the beautiful light, simple graphic composition and wonderful patterns of frost on the window. The silhouette of a person standing on the outside also allows the viewer to have a close-up study of frost crystals rarely seen in this detail. I encourage this young photographer to keep up the good work and have fun playing with light.

Curious Cat

Rakesh Sirvishot on OPPO Reno8 Pro

Title

Curious Cat

Photographer

Rakesh Sirvi - India

Description

Laser focus in a pint-sized package, this cat has its sights set on something fascinating.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

Black cats and black dogs are frequent motives in art. Here we see a black cat on a roof looking, waiting, observing his or her world, perhaps looking for the next meal. It's a graphically strong image. We have the shape of the black cat with the triangle shaped ears against the triangular roof. The color is minimal, a black cat with yellow eyes and yellow buildings in the background.

Otherworld

Wang Liangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Otherworld

Photographer

Wang Liang - China

Description

One world, two parallels, different lives.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

I love this unique visual expression. The photo's simplicity and abstract nature are clear in its composition and tones. By changing our perspective, everyday scenes can take on a surreal quality. This really captures the essence of photography—starting with objective observation and ending with a personal, subjective presentation.

Hug at Sunset

Li Mingchuanshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Hug at Sunset

Photographer

Li Mingchuan - China

Description

At the top of Fushimi Inari, a couple hugs tightly in the sunset. Embrace the magic of the sunset with your loved one!

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This photograph tells a deep story, capturing a moment of parting. The two figures embrace tightly, with the man gazing into the distance, his eyes reflecting a longing to stay with the woman. The clock at the top of the photo underscores the inevitability of the farewell. The wide-angle lens creates a subtle distortion, enhancing the mood, while the upward angle and lighting intensify the emotional impact of the departure.

Free and Easy in the Open

Huan Aheishot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Free and Easy in the Open

Photographer

Huan Ahei - China

Description

There are many people and stories that we may only encounter once during a journey. Fortunately, with the help of photography, we can record and revisit memorable moments, like these confident girls in pleated skirts.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

Two young people lie on the beach, smiling with their eyes closed, as if their souls are connected in a beautiful place. It gives you the sense of being right there. The photographer captures this moment with a unique composition, using negative space to highlight the vitality and perspective of the younger generation.

Wonder in the Winter

Ayiboshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Wonder in the Winter

Photographer

Ayibo - China

Description

Judge's comment

Michael Yamashita

Curious Cat

Rakesh Sirvishot on OPPO Reno8 Pro

Title

Curious Cat

Photographer

Rakesh Sirvi - India

Description

Laser focus in a pint-sized package, this cat has its sights set on something fascinating.

Judge's comment

Steve McCurry

Otherworld

Wang Liangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Otherworld

Photographer

Wang Liang - China

Description

One world, two parallels, different lives.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

Hug at Sunset

Li Mingchuanshot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Hug at Sunset

Photographer

Li Mingchuan - China

Description

At the top of Fushimi Inari, a couple hugs tightly in the sunset. Embrace the magic of the sunset with your loved one!

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

Free and Easy in the Open

Huan Aheishot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

Title

Free and Easy in the Open

Photographer

Huan Ahei - China

Description

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

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OPPO
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Daughters of the Moon

Ahei Huanshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Daughters of the Moon

Photographer

Ahei Huan - China

Description

Traditionally, the Yi people, a minority group in China, like to give their girls names related to the moon, expecting them to be as industrious and kind as the moon fairies.And the girls are living the myth into reality!They promote Yi embroidery, knit felted shawls... to help themselves and their families have a better life!Behind the Photos: After graduating from university, Ahei Huan travelled for six years around the Liangshan Prefecture in Sichuan, China. This region is home to the Yi people and it was where he built his career as a photographer.

Judges' comments

Alec Soth

What first catches my eye about this work is its professionalism. These images are crafted with precision and great sensitivity. But beyond this professionalism lies something more complex and magical. The entire series is marked by dualities: blue and white, face and landscape, hidden and exposed. The result is series that feels grounded in place and touched by a mystical spirit.

Liu Xiangcheng

In 1939，Chinese Photographer Zhuang Xueben created a series of portraitures of Yi minorities. This photographer has created a version of portraitures by smartphone camera worthy of Zhuang Xueben. He has established a prerequisite trust between the subjects and himself who is shown in the series.

Pete Lau

This series of portraits impressed me a lot. The exposure is accurate, the composition is comfortable, and the colors are calm. The ethnic fashion and life in the portraits depict the calmness, positiveness and mystery of Yi women. The author's concern for humanity, nature and culture somehow reminds me of the similar works of Zhuang Xueben, a pioneer of visual anthropology.

Tang Hui

This series of photos has the power behind the tranquility. The author depicts the temperament of an ethnic group in a proficient visual language, which is fascinating. The scene selection, model direction, details, tones, clothing and emotions tell how thoughtful and skillful the author is and what breakthrough and ambition OPPO has in the field of portrait photography.

Tina Signesdottir Hult

First thing caught me is the strong and empowered greatness this series presented. A perfect interplay among background, composition, angle and colors. The artist has managed to catch the characteristics of these women‘s culture, and is inviting us, strongly in, with the play of angles, characters and the feminine beauty.

Wang Jianjun

This series impressed me the most during this competition. The conception, completion, narration, and humanism of the work show the author‘s affection for this land and the people on it. Typical characters in a typical environment present Yi women's soft strength of water. Ethnicity is highlighted by typical items and backgrounds. The work is full of melody and rhythm. The scenes, details, and colors cleanly and concisely highlight the quality of OPPO devices and the natural colors of Hasselblad.

Yin Chao

This series is the most eye-catching and professional fashion photographs I saw during this competition. The tempo, color, composition and models are well-presented. The people, exotic clothes and the nature are in harmony. The photographer has a strong and natural style. The mysterious and ethical faces make the viewers lost in their wild and fanciful thoughts. The whole series gives us not only the visual pleasure, but also a strong vitality.

OPPO imagine IF
Silver Award of the Year

Catch Fish In The Net

DO ANH VUshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Catch Fish In The Net

Photographer

DO ANH VU - Vietnam

Description

The fisherman is rowing a boat and making movements to get into the net to catch fish caught in the net, that fisherman's image is reflected in the morning sun on the net.

Judges' comments

Alec Soth

For a fraction of a second, the world aligns itself. Light, color, line and form come together as a gift. With a combination of talent and luck, the photographer, like the fisherman, captures this moment in the net of the camera.

Liu Xiangcheng

It is an accomplishment to use a smartphone camera to capture the color, forms and shadows in the image of a fisherman. Well done.

Dancing with the wind

BeiShanHuangTushot on OPPO Find N2

Title

Dancing with the wind

Photographer

BeiShanHuangTu - China

Description

The children jumped in the wind, their hearts as free as the kite in the sky.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The artist, has caught a silent moment of bliss. This is a very sublime work with interplay between shadow and light. You can see the kite in the middle as a symbolic element of childhood. The children, seems like standing as future and past. This is an image that get into our emotions.

People around Tashilunpo Monastery

Zhijie Yangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

People around Tashilunpo Monastery

Photographer

Zhijie Yang - China

Description

The Zashlunpo Monastery is covered by soft sunlight that surrounds a constant flow of pilgrims.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

Rather than a common perspective, the author uses strong colors, shadow figures, clever composition and cinematic narrative to show us an ethnic group and their belief and tell us the relationship between people, their hearts and their beliefs. The series is mysterious and powerful, leaving a lot of room for imagination.

Harp Concerto

Huo Qiushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Harp Concerto

Photographer

Huo Qiu - China

Description

The Lingdingyang Bridge of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor, which is a large transportation projects still in construction, merged successfully on 28th April 2023, and a ceremony was held on the bridge deck to commemorate the occasion.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This scene is so familiar and intimate to me. I photographed nearly 10 major transportation projects in China. This should be the moment when the two parts of Lingdingyang Bridge were jointed, a major project in Guangdong province. The cable-stayed bridge is like a huge harp, and the steel cables are like strings playing a glorious piece of music. With the fireworks of victory in the background, the picture is full of majestic dynamic and power.

OPPO imagine IF
Bronze Award of the Year

Eye-shaped Storm

Di Lushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Eye-shaped Storm

Photographer

Di Lu - China

Description

Dark clouds formed an eye shape before a slowly approaching storm - a warning from nature to travellers.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

For so many years, I have been committed to landscape photography of western China. The wind, the snow and rain in the picture depict a typical moment which I'm used to see while working. The image shows a dramatic atmosphere and the power of the magnificent nature on the top of the plateau.

Boy Playing in the Water

Feng Zhushot on OPPO Find X5 Pro

Title

Boy Playing in the Water

Photographer

Feng Zhu - China

Description

Happiness is simple, just like children.A splashing fountain can provide a whole day of enjoyment.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The author successfully brings the viewer into a fantasy dreamland of childhood. The gorgeous color composition, the ripples produced by the raindrops, and the vivid and illusory image of a teenager render unusual visual effects.

Light Catcher

Weikai Chenshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Light Catcher

Photographer

Weikai Chen - China

Description

The castle is poorly lit, with only a weak glow highlighting its red brick walls.The stillness was interrupted by a girl appearing suddenly in the distance.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

With a minimal amount of information, this quiet image evokes the cinematic suspense of Alfred Hitchcock and the surrealist landscapes of Giorgio de Chirico. Using a limited palette of reddish brown and deep foreboding shadows, the viewer enters a mystery. This image is less a description of a specific place than an opportunity for the viewer to create a story.

Portrait of a Young Person

Sheng Dashot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Portrait of a Young Person

Photographer

Sheng Da - China

Description

I tried to make the photo more atmospheric by using very subtle transitions of light and shadow to give a rich sense of emotion.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

Photographer has managed to create a strongly balanced portrait, which could remind us of Johannes Vermeer‘s painting. That is painting with light. The composition is balancing the frame and the light on her face is very subtle. Earth colors working very well together making this a good portrait.

Make a Summer Dream

Jian Cuishot on OnePlus6

Title

Make a Summer Dream

Photographer

Jian Cui - China

Description

Romantic people wish to hold onto a beach where the sun sets and turn a summer dream into forever.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

Much like the layers of paint on the wall, this image is layered in visual delight. First I responded to the delicious color. Next I was bewildered by the illusion of the sky. Finally, my eye moves through the image taking in small pleasures: the red tape at the base of the ladder and the four hats mimicked by the four broken rectangles. This image rewards repeated viewing.

Facing the Sun

Shenlong Shishot on OnePlus11

Title

Facing the Sun

Photographer

Shenlong Shi - China

Description

The warm sunlight illuminated the colourful town and shone on each child.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

The author used huge and stable elements such as light, shadow, and architecture in the composition, which form a clever contrast with the kid who was leaning forward slightly. The contrast of colors is balanced. The kid's curiosity for the light is very well captured. The image is quiet and calm, full of imagination and picturesqueness. It is an interesting and lovely work.

Landing

Fuxiaofu Zhongshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Landing

Photographer

Fuxiaofu Zhong - China

Description

People who dared to dream have ended up in a land of dreams.We are amazed by the universe.We are brave enough to explore the unknown.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This picture has an outstanding formality. Among the mountains of low saturated cold colors, there is a silver astronaut holding a red flag, which creates a big contrast of color and a good balance in black, white and grey. It tells a surreal story in a real world.

Time Tunnel

Shiguangzhuyingshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Time Tunnel

Photographer

Shiguangzhuying - China

Description

Long exposures were used to showcase the tunnel-like structure resembling a time tunnel hidden within the depths of the underground tunnels.

Judge's comment

Liu Xiangcheng

A good example of using the natural structural lines in the tunnel for metro to create motion and striking geometric design with a single strand of white light.

A Dangerous Journey

Mithail Afrige Chowdhuryshot on OnePlus5

Title

A Dangerous Journey

Photographer

Mithail Afrige Chowdhury - Bangladesh

Description

Since 1990, perilous train journey in the capital of Bangladesh become dangerous for the people . Dhaka is one of the densely populated city in the world. This vulnerable journey causes over thousands of accident every year .

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This seemingly common work is actually full of interest, with vivid colors, balanced composition, a combination of movement and stillness. On a moving train, the author looked down with the camera and captured the fleeting expressions of the passengers. Their eyes showed the glow of positiveness in despite of an assumedly hard life. They were even willing to interact with the photographer. It is a snapshot very difficult to make.

The Balloon Seller

Tanvir Ahmedshot on OPPO Reno8 T

Title

The Balloon Seller

Photographer

Tanvir Ahmed - Bangladesh

Description

This kid sells balloons, will pull the train on the bangladesh railways so he is going to fast from one compartment to another compartment, and i took this picture then.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This eye-catching photograph immediately draws me into that environment and place. The strong color contrast works in concert with the kids' movement. It's not easy to for a photographer to catch such a dangerous but childish moment, while making a quick decision on the composition and color. The image frames the amazing and story-telling moment.

OPPO imagine IF
Honorable Mention of the Year

The Distant View

The Kite Man

Zhuowen Aoshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

The Kite Man

Photographer

Zhuowen Ao - China

Description

The kite moved nearer with the help of the wind, and seemed larger, while the kite man seemed smaller, like a return to childhood.

Judge's comment

Liu Xiangcheng

The kite man and the design of the kite forms a delicate moment of surprise, the cell phone truly capture the spontaneous moments well.

The Earth's Backbone

Liyong Huangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

The Earth's Backbone

Photographer

Liyong Huang - China

Description

The topography of the canyons and rivers displays the historical geographic alterations in this region.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The landscape of this image combined with the colors, creating a highly artistic view and great outcome of this wide scenery.

Intimidating

Carlos Aggishot on OPPO A93

Title

Intimidating

Photographer

Carlos Aggi - Mexico

Description

Small spider sunbathing

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This is a work of wildlife photography. The author carefully arranged the light to highlight the textures of the leaves and the spider, capturing an interesting moment of the nature. The artist leverages the macro function of the smartphone to get a proper depth of field.

Red, Yellow and Blue

Lingru Kongshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Red, Yellow and Blue

Photographer

Lingru Kong - China

Description

Every bright colour in everyday life represents a ray of hope.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

At first glance, this picture looks like an abstract painting by Piet Mondrian. I am drawn to the formality of the composition and the repetition of rectangles. What a delight to learn that this beautiful abstraction is actually an everyday apartment building.

Night Scenery

Big Tree

Weikai Chenshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Big Tree

Photographer

Weikai Chen - China

Description

The only tree on the grassland in Ulaanbaatar appears to be sending signals in the hope that the people passing by will understand its sincere message.

Judge's comment

Liu Xiangcheng

The lighting of a drone and a single tree forms a totally unexpected dialogue between nature and man-made object.

Luminous Ocean

Canming Chenshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Luminous Ocean

Photographer

Canming Chen - China

Description

Blue tears refer to when fluorescent algae glows after being splashed by the waves constantly washing over the reef, producing a dreamy blue glow.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This is an ocean photography with low light. The author captured the moment of movement of water and stillness of reef with the light of bioluminescent algae. The darkness and the faint blue tone give the picture mystery and rhythm.

Godafoss Waterfall

Tie Sushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Godafoss Waterfall

Photographer

Tie Su - China

Description

When you look up from the Godafoss Waterfall at night, the sky looks like a stage where you can see the aurora borealis.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This photo was taken at the Godafoss Waterfall in Iceland. The colorful aurora highlights the nature's brilliant moment.

Blue Lanterns

Ji Yuanshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Blue Lanterns

Photographer

Ji Yuan - China

Description

When it gets dark everywhere, the Flower brightens up the world with its stored energy.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

I don't know how this picture was made or the kind of flowers depicted, but it feels rare and special. This picture is like a beautiful piece of jewelry.

Colours

Rest Time

DO ANH VUshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Rest Time

Photographer

DO ANH VU - Vietnam

Description

After a hard day's work, mother and daughter take a rest on the grassland.

Judge's comment

Alec Soth

The punctum of a photograph is the small detail that makes the entire image special. In this gentle and affectionate image, the punctum is the mud on the girl's leg. For me, this small detail makes the image come alive in the moment.

Phantom Colours

Junbiao Caishot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Phantom Colours

Photographer

Junbiao Cai - China

Description

Sunset brings romance into our lives.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The photographer has managed to create a esthetic and artistic image balanced with subtle color play.

Lobster in the Water

Jinzhi Houshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Lobster in the Water

Photographer

Jinzhi Hou - China

Description

Bright colours and light shining through water and bubbles.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This is a work about color and light, with a high quality, and full of harmonious changes. Flowing water and air bubbles divide and deform the subtle colors, making warm and cool ones blend together. The simple pattern is difficult to achieve by manpower. It is the seemingly chaotic, but actually orderly nature.

Open the Umbrella

ZerrySongshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Open the Umbrella

Photographer

ZerrySong - China

Description

At the traditional Yi festival, also known as the Torch Festival, locals hold a yellow umbrella, resembling a vibrant shield symbolising their love for life

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This is a work with great visual impact and beauty. The author used creative exposure to shoot the figures into silhouettes while enhancing the color purity of the blue sky and yellow sun umbrellas, and cleverly used geometric figures and light-color contrast to make the picture more beautiful. Both vivid and full of tension, it is a masterpiece of using creative exposure to enhance color expression and compositional interest.

Portrait

The Old Man and the Sea

Beishan Huangtushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

The Old Man and the Sea

Photographer

Beishan Huangtu - China

Description

Elderly fisherman rely on their years of experience. They stand on the shore, sense the direction of the sunshine and the wind and approximate the size of their catch for the day.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This black-and-white picture has accurate exposure, balanced contrast, stable composition and proper depth of field. The foreground and background are blurred appropriately, highlighting the subject. The simple clothing and solemn expression constitute the work's theme. Made by mobile phone, this excellent work is comparable to professional images.

Focus

Shaopo Miaoshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Focus

Photographer

Shaopo Miao - China

Description

On the journey, I saw a little boy gazing out the window.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The artist captured a child´s gaze with skillful technique of colors, light and composition, and made it eyecatching. The kid´s curiosity about the world is vivid and reminiscent.

Abstraction

Dominicshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Abstraction

Photographer

Dominic - China

Description

I used a long exposure to depict a young man in an altered state of existence.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

This is a studio dynamic portrait shot by a mobile phone. The author captured multi-images with moving body parts and facial expressions in long exposure. It is a successful combination between mobile photography and traditional techniques. It's an inspiring work.

Gaojia Opera Performer

Xinyuan Jiangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Gaojia Opera Performer

Photographer

Xinyuan Jiang - China

Description

Theatre lights are ignited with a wave of the sleeves and an outstretched hand.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The author shows the charm of male crown roles in traditional Chinese arts by capturing the emotions of an actor prepraring at backstage. The cold-warm contrast and the depth of field outstand make the character stand out, leaving a deep impression.

Landscape

Sun and Lightning

Beishan Huangtushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Sun and Lightning

Photographer

Beishan Huangtu - China

Description

In the same sky, lightning cuts through the clouds and lights up the ground. On the other side, the sky turns red as the sun sets.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This photogrpagh is the most stunning one I saw in the Landscape category of this competition. The black suffocating clouds fill the sky. The glorious sunset and lightness contain infinite power.

Snow in the North

Nan Chenshot on OPPO Find N

Title

Snow in the North

Photographer

Nan Chen - China

Description

After waiting for 7 days in Changbai Mountain, I finally witnessed a beautiful freezing fog that concealed the winter's romantic beauty in crystal clear mist.

Judge's comment

Wang Jianjun

This photo was taken in Sifangdingzi, Huinan, Jilin in northeast China. The work shows the harmony between animals and the environment, a dreamy atmosphere like a fairy tale.

Sunset at Mount Sanqing

Yang Zhaoshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Sunset at Mount Sanqing

Photographer

Yang Zhao - China

Description

At sunset, the mountains in the distance are covered with different shades of light and shadow.

Judge's comment

Liu Xiangcheng

The amazing tonal quality of a smartphone camera enabled by the manufacturer has resulted in an truly enchanting landscape photograph.

A Strong Life

Zhiqi Zhoushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

A Strong Life

Photographer

Zhiqi Zhou - China

Description

Life prevails over hopelessness with persistence, providing us with the expectation of finding an oasis in the desert.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

It was nothing more than a grass in a dull desert. But the author caught the elegant circles made by the grass blown by the wind. The idea is brilliant. The image is vibrant and full of vigor.

Light & Shadow

Big Hero in Backstage

Zhuowen Aoshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Big Hero in Backstage

Photographer

Zhuowen Ao - China

Description

Only the child understands the great heroes of the theatre.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

The bold composition with red curtains in the foreground and back-to-the-camera figures shows an unusual perspective of traditional opera, refreshing and intriguing.

Light and Shadow

Boyashot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Light and Shadow

Photographer

Boya - China

Description

Sunlight illuminates the red walls of the temple, creating contrasting patterns of light and darkness. Monks are getting water in the lit areas, while devotees remain in the shaded sections.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

By the ingenious use of vivid colors, light and shadow, the artist depicts a fascinating and thought-provoking scene of regional life.

The Gardener

Shaopo Miaoshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

The Gardener

Photographer

Shaopo Miao - China

Description

A beautiful symphony of afternoon light, gardeners and flowers by the river in Monet's garden on a spring day in Shanghai.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The visuals work nicely together as a wholeness. Light brings up details of the water, colors of the flowers and the greens. You could almost sense the scenery yourself. This is artistic and esthetic.

Through the Streets of Light

Huan Xushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Through the Streets of Light

Photographer

Huan Xu - China

Description

A shadow of a bicycle breaks the silence of the street

Judge's comment

Liu Xiangcheng

The charm of a black and white as captured in this photo showing the details of building and the back-lit cyclist is titillating.

The Taste of Memories

Mother's Love

Yixin Laishot on OnePlus11

Title

Mother's Love

Photographer

Yixin Lai - China

Description

A young mother and her daughter are bathing in the winter sunshine, while the light sprinkles on their faces, bringing a warm feeling to their hearts.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

A sensitive portrait of a mother and a daughter. The light in the frame is very soft and creates a lovely atmosphere, making the skin tone and face expression very detailed and beautiful. Emotional and expressive.

Simple Happiness

Kaiwen Chenshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Simple Happiness

Photographer

Kaiwen Chen - China

Description

When the whole city is ready to sleep, there is still a people who keep a light on for you and join you to watch the clouds moving in and out, this is happiness!

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

This is a cinematic photograph. Before the city is lit up at nightfall, a couple were having a dinner conversation on the balcony. Their happiness and satisfaction can be seen in the dim light, a sense of warmth against a dark background.

Dancing in Bukhara

Xiaoxiang Caishot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Dancing in Bukhara

Photographer

Xiaoxiang Cai - China

Description

In Bukhara's old city, on a sunny afternoon in late June, two local women danced to Central Asian music, immediately captivating the tourists' attention.

Judge's comment

Tang Hui

In this snapshot of two female tourists dancing cheerfully with true and natural emotions, the author appeals viewers with a strong sense of happiness and life.

Chapters of a Life

Hope

Rongyao Lishot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Hope

Photographer

Rongyao Li - China

Description

Trying to fit in the local culture, capturing the striking gaze and cheerful expressions of the Tibetans.

Judge's comment

Tina Signesdottir Hult

The images work strongly together as a series, each evoking different feelings and emotions. Perfectly balanced color and playful composition.

Young monks from the Shaolin Temple

Li Liushot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Young monks from the Shaolin Temple

Photographer

Li Liu - China

Description

These young monks spent their childhood learning Kungfu at the temple

Judge's comment

Liu Xiangcheng

Young monks doing their Kungfu moves in a monastery is an picture essay that capture a day in the life of a Buddhist temple.

Home sweet home

Xin Wangshot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Home sweet home

Photographer

Xin Wang - China

Description

Quiet, soft, pleasant, comfortable, Being home is nice.

Judge's comment

Yin Chao

The author uses different details and restrained colors to present the beautiful moments of childhood. It's soft, peaceful and sweet. The whole series makes a great combination, with each picture telling a separate story. The images are clean and precise, bringing back childhood memories to the viewers.

Light and Shadow in the Old city

Lei Leishot on OPPO Find X6 Pro

Title

Light and Shadow in the Old city

Photographer

Lei Lei - China

Description

All of the old cities in Uzbekistan have their own unique character, but they are all similar in that they shine brightly under the hot sun.

Judge's comment

Pete Lau

The exotic buildings, empty city and shadows make the pictures mysterious. People are walking through enormous buildings, composing a unique and poetic melody. Light and shadow, movement and stillness present a different and exotic landscape.

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These are the memories of life,
of our journey toward understanding it.
We grow into better selves as time moves on.

The magic of photography is its power to transcend time, preserving memories forever.
I want to capture each raw emotion, freezing it within a frame.
Memories may fade,
but photography holds the clarity of a fleeting moment.
Life is fragile yet full of potential within this vast universe.
Photography flows through the river of time,
past the ruins of history and the routines of daily life,
standing as a powerful testament to our existence.

In this moment, the image becomes eternal.

Highlights the warmth
of
friendship
and the power of love.

Intertwines the grandeur of
nature and the splendor of civilization.

Delves into
inner exploration.

Freezes precious
moments.

These are the memories of life,
of our journey toward understanding it.
We grow into better selves as time moves on.

The magic of photography is its power to transcend time, preserving memories forever.
I want to capture each raw emotion, freezing it within a frame. Memories may fade,
but photography holds the clarity of a fleeting moment.
Life is fragile yet full of potential within this vast universe. Photography flows through the river of time,
past the ruins of history and the routines of daily life,
standing as a powerful testament to our existence.

In this moment, the image becomes eternal.

Highlights the warmth
of
friendship
and the power of love.

Intertwines the grandeur of
nature and the splendor of civilization.

Delves into
inner exploration.

Freezes precious
moments.

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