Tourists by Minh Nghia Le

Captured at the historic ChΓ’teau de Versailles in September 2009, this image offers a unique perspective on the bustling tourist experience. By shooting through a dirty window and isolating a single clean spot, the photographer created a deliberate frame that contrasts the clarity of the subjects against the surrounding grime. This creative decision transforms a mundane observation into a compelling narrative about voyeurism and the act of looking. The photograph is award-worthy for its technical ingenuity and the way it utilizes environmental constraints to focus the viewer's attention, effectively capturing the essence of travel through a lens of obscured reality.

Tourists by Minh Nghia Le
Olympus E520 with 12-60mm Zuiko Digital | Exposure 1/1600sec @ f/4.0 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 60mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Minh Nghia Le

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Singapore, Minh Nghia Le pursues photography as a profound creative passion alongside his professional career. His work is deeply rooted in the disciplines of street photography and portraiture, which inform his distinct approach to travel and wedding imagery. Viewing the camera as a vital language for interpreting the world, he strives to document his life and observations with authenticity and personal vision. His collaborative practice with his wife, Mai Phuong Duong, reflects a shared commitment to capturing the human experience through a thoughtful and evocative lens.

15.1/20
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1152/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
41,332 views | 1 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date June 30, 2010
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Paris, France

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
6,208/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
41,332/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.1/5 points
1/100 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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  1. Jon Wollenhaupt says:

    These days photography seems mostly enthralled with the newest trick, technique or software, giving little regard or conversation to content, expressive from, meaning.

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