First of all, we would like to apologize for the delay in publishing the shortlist for the photo contest. We really appreciate your patience.
With that said, let’s move on to the shortlisted photos. We are deeply humbled to have received more than 350 entries—an increase of over 30% from the June Photo Contest.
This month, we hoped to see bright and vibrant images brought to life by color, whether through a single striking tone or a technicolor daydream. The community did not disappoint.For that, we owe everyone a great many thankyous ;). Let’s get on with the list.
Brother’s Creation (@thisbrotherscreation)
Sindoor Jatra is one of the most popular and loved festivals that have been celebrated in Kathmandu Valley (Bhaktapur) on the 2nd of Baishak marking the arrival of spring.
During the Jatra, people smear Sindoor (orange vermillion powder) on each other expressing respect and love and celebrate the moment by dancing to traditional music. On the day, devotees gather at the temple premises and take out a procession carrying 32 palanquins caring for idols of several gods and goddesses.
Suraj Tamrakar (@sawrosetamrakar)
Piles of raw bricks transferring to the kiln, underneath the fuel for burning them by the laborers at Bhaktapur.
Cj Karki (@Cj_karki)
थकान त छदै छ नी तर मिहेनतको फलको लागी थोरै संघर्ष त गरनै पर्छ नी ! ~ कथा गाउँ घरको ~
Aanand Rai (@Zayhang_)
She is my grandma. The last time, I visited to meet her in my village then I snapped Unknowingly. Idk this photo would match with the theme or not but her smile was so colorful to me and whenever I saw this image I got inspiration.
PS. When your heart is delightful/colorful it will show up on your face.
Basant Kandel (@basantkandel)
This is mobile photography taken using a macro clip lens. I had to hold my breath while taking this shot due to the slower shutter speed to make enough amount of light enter into the sensor since the subject was in a dark place.
Rajesh Tamang (@iiritate_er)
It was my first time taking photos in Holi. I had great ideas to take different photos and this is one of my best shots taken at that time.
Suraj Tamrakar (@sawrosetamrakar)
Early morning beauty, as seen during the early hour in Fewa Lake…Pokhara.
Nishan Ghatani (@purano_don)
The photo that I have uploaded was taken on 7 March 2020 in the evening. I was there with my friends for looking at the beautiful sunset. Then I suddenly saw a couple returning home by bicycle. I wanted to capture the beautiful story with the beautiful color of sunset. Sunset is still full of the colors of love. Location: Gaighat, Udayapur
Sajjan Adhikari (@_momo.san_)
The picture was taken during the concert by Adrian Pradhan. The great concert and beautiful songs.
Ashmin Kumar Rayamajhi (@ashmin_rayamajhi)
The photo was taken in Bandipur. I wanted to capture one of the simple life-story and lifestyles of the people of Bandipur. So I asked her if I could take picture of her and she was more than happy to be part of my story. Those smiles and moments are too precious for me. I took a picture of her, showed it to her and she requested me if I could frame the picture and give back it to her while returning next time. So, next time when I visit Bandipur, I will be going with this photo in a frame.
Thank you once again for participating in the event. Due to unforeseen events and technical difficulties, we will not be doing an August Photo Contest, but we sure will come back for the month of September. Till then follow us on our Instagram and/or Facebook to stay updated.
