The Tale of Bizarre Tankards by Siddhant Chauhan

Within the weathered, deserted remains of an old Portuguese fort in Mumbai, the photographer discovered a collection of gourds scattered across an open field, framed by haunting, ancient walls. This unexpected scene revealed a deeper narrative: the local practice of using these vessels to extract fluids from tree bark. The image captures a striking juxtaposition between the decaying architecture and the organic, functional objects of daily life. Its award-worthy quality lies in the photographer’s ability to transform a chance encounter into a compelling visual story, highlighting the intersection of human tradition and historical decay through a thoughtful, observant lens.

The Tale of Bizarre Tankards by Siddhant Chauhan
Canon EOS 450D with 18mm | Exposure 1/50sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 18mm
Copyright Β© Siddhant Chauhan
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Siddhant Chauhan

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Based in New Delhi, India, Siddhant Chauhan balances a career in communications with a dedicated pursuit of photography. Drawing deep inspiration from the art of photojournalism, he views his camera as a tool for storytelling and an expression of his inner self. As he continues to refine his craft, Chauhan focuses on capturing the hidden perspectives of daily life, aiming to document the world through a narrative lens as he progresses on his journey toward becoming a professional storyteller.

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15.1/20
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Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date December 14, 2010
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Mumbai, India

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Siddhant Chauhan Photography
Still Life Photography

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5.0/5 points
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5.0/5 points
43,011/2,500 Page View
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0.1/5 points
2/100 Review
Submissions
5.0/5 points
1,152/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 15.1/20
Total Award Score: 79.1/100

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  2. Len Goforth says:

    This would be my choice for photo of the month. Has nice light, good composition, and human interest.

    Beautiful photo!

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