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Siesta by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Captured in the quiet village of Muang Ngoi, Laos, during a December evening in 2012, this portrait documents a fleeting, candid moment. As the light began to fade, the photographer wandered the village streets, eventually discovering two girls resting on a bench. The subject’s relaxed posture and radiant smile, captured during her afternoon siesta, provided the perfect opportunity to freeze a genuine, heartwarming interaction. The image is award-worthy for its ability to transform a simple, everyday scene into a timeless portrait that highlights the beauty of human connection and the serenity of rural life in Southeast Asia.
Nikon D5000 with 55-200mm | Exposure 1/500sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 800 | Focal Length 180mm
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Born in 1963, Ryszard Wierzbicki is a Polish-born photographer and educator who relocated to the United Kingdom in 2006. After a diverse career spanning social sciences, marketing, and child care, he transitioned into a life dedicated to exploration, scuba diving, and photography. His work is deeply influenced by his extensive travels through Southeast Asia and his commitment to humanitarian efforts, including volunteering for orphan charities. Through his photography and travel forums, he shares his passion for documenting the world, having traded a corporate career for the life of a dedicated visual storyteller.
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