2025 : 06 Alex Mao Youth Photo Award

Winny He;Abyss of Mist and Stone;Rocky slopes are inhaled by the fog, creating a sense of solitude where the earth dissapears into a mysterious realm of nothingness.
Winny He;duck patterns;As i stood on a bridge, i notice a recurring pattern on the water. A partially frozen part of the river had caught my eye.
Joel Potter;The Light;Abstract Light on Ilford XP2 Film
Indie Ford;Swim Trolley Swim
Indie Ford;Runaway
Indie Ford;Industrial Twilight
Joel Potter;At Work;Chaos of Auckland City construction
Joel Potter;The Cottage Hospital;My Late Grandparents' House
Joel Potter;Vestiges;The starkness of South Island forests due to human intervention
Lucas Lin;Millennium ;12/04/25.  Sonder is a theme I've been looking into this photo portrays my figure blending in with the skytower watching over the city as everyone is focused on their own lives.
Michelle Yu;Frozen in Fashion;The photo captured 5 mannequins dressed in Vivienne Westwood's designs. I want to highlight the punk vibe and even though the mannequins aren’t real people, they still felt full of personality and attitude.
Michelle Yu;A Moment of Texture;This photo shows a piece of pink grid fabric resting on a chair. I wanted to capture the softness of the fabric and the texture. The warm lighting and shadows make it feel calm and quiet, like a small moment that’s easy to miss but nice to notice.

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