TITLE: Rays of Tranquility

Bathed in ethereal morning light, an ancient tree stands as the centerpiece of life, its branches casting intricate shadows on the earth below. A shepherd tends to their flock while a horse-drawn cart adds to the timeless charm of the scene. This black-and-white portrayal captures the quiet harmony of rural existence, illuminated by nature’s artistry.

AUTHOR: Partha Roy (Singapore)

Partha, a Singapore-based Indian photographer originally from Uttarpara, India, is a self-taught photographer driven by passion. Photography, once a hobby, became his artistic voice, allowing him to capture emotions hidden in life’s natural compositions. His work spans travel and wildlife photography, though he began with landscapes and cityscapes. A recipient of global accolades - notable among these are the winner in best Single Image in a Portfolio – Faces, People, Cultures of the Travel Photographer of The Year 2024, 1st Prize in the PEOPLE Category of the Chromatic Awards 2024, Best of Nations at the World Photography Cup 2025, winner of World Nature Photography Awards, winner of TIPA, 2024 and Monochrome Photography Awards, including FIAP, PSA, GPU, IAAP, and PCA honors. Partha’s work poetically captures nature’s beauty and ephemeral stories. His photographs act as visual narratives, freezing time to immortalize the world’s transient splendor. Continuously evolving, he blends technical precision with artistic vision, transforming ordinary scenes into timeless testaments of life’s unseen poetry.