BRONWEN LATIMER,

Editor at the Washington Post.

“This photograph of the Dayak in Borneo is striking in its subject, its composition, its detail and its emotional intensity. It is also a testament to the power a captured fraction of a second can have to inform the viewer. It is clear the amount of time the photographer took to understand the Dayak culture was vast.”

Life Framer,

“Nature has played a major role throughout the history of humanity, and it still does today, although we might often forget it. This cinematic shot has the difficult job of reminding us of our bond with nature through depicting traditional indigenous dances, and it does an incredibly good job of it. Artistically composed and sharply shot, using multiple layers to create depth, featuring a soft palette with sepia accents, and making excellent use of lighting and space, the frame is impactful and memorable. ”

Thibault Gerbaldi,

 “ The Dayak are the indigenous people of Borneo, known for their deep spiritual connection to the forest. Traditional dances, performed with elaborate feathered headdresses, body paint, and ritual ornaments, embody myths of origin, warrior pride, and respect for ancestral spirits.”