Médaille de bronze dans la catégorie « Vision d'Été »

A photo of two men sharing affection at an Australian beach encapsulates an intimate and powerful moment, set against the natural expanse of the ocean. The spontaneity and raw emotion in such a scene echo's the essence of Henri Cartier-Bresson's philosophy of the "decisive moment," where the convergence of timing, composition, and meaning creates a poignant image. The image is a play on Dupains ‘Sunbaker (1937) but instead of capturing a man in isolation or his individuality, it explores human connection, it tells a story of love, courage, and the universality of affection, framed within the dynamic backdrop of the Australian landscape. The interplay of light, shadow, and the imagined vast horizon invites the viewer into the image, lending it a timeless and deeply personal quality.