Portrait nominee

A woman in 改良 traditional Chinese attire sits on a circular mat, holding scarlet litchis—once imperial tributes in Tang Dynasty. Her closed eyes suggest intoxication by the fruit’s sweetness and the fragrance of pink plumeria petals at her feet, iconic flowers of Lingnan. The headdress, echoing ancient beauty paintings, merges with the round composition—symbolizing Oriental philosophy—while the litchi, rooted in poems like "Eating three hundred litchis daily", bridges history and nature. This frame weaves together imperial heritage, seasonal bounty, and botanical elegance, offering a sensory journey through China’s timeless cultural tapestry.

-PSA (Member of Photographic Society of America)
-Bronze Award of AIP Asian International Photography Art Competition - 2025 Global Chinese New Year Photography Competition
-Third Prize in Portrait Category of Camera Division, BenQ Post-Processing Photography Competition 2022