The Spirit of the Drum
Photographer
Hsien-Chih Chuang
Category
People Photography - Culture
Company
Chinese Culture University
Submission Group
Amateur
Year
2025
Country / Region:
Taiwan
This photograph captures a traditional Taiwanese drum craftsman immersed in his work. In a dimly lit workshop, surrounded by tools and drums, he strikes a raw drumhead, embodying the rhythm of heritage and human skill. The monochrome tones enhance the textures and intensity, honoring the dignity of labor and the spirit of cultural preservation.
Photographer / Company
L. Kelly Jones
Category
Nature Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Category
Special Category - Smartphone Photography
Country / Region
South Korea
Photographer / Company
Lai Hung Tse
Category
Special Category - Long Exposure Photography
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Ondrej Blaho
Category
International Photography - Czech Republic Photography
Country / Region
Czech Republic