POY 82 Portrait

A single photograph that reflects a strong sense of a person’s identity or narrative. Respect for the dignity of the person is important.


Caption
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First Place: gardener
September 30, 2024

A gardener sits on the edge of an abandoned building on Kish Island to rest and his hat falls off his head as the monsoon winds blow. Many recreational and cultural complexes on the coastal fringes of Kish Island have been closed and abandoned due to lack of support from officials, high maintenance costs, and heavy taxes.

Location
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