Home (Sony World Photography Competition 2023) - Where the heart is
For this year’s student competition, the theme was Home.
A universal theme that can be interpreted in myriad ways, show us through five to 10 images a story where the theme ‘Home’ is the focal point. From capturing a place that you (or a subject) hold close, to documenting quotidian life, to what home symbolises to a group or community, show us in your own visual signature what home can signify.
I chose to focus on my immediate home. Nature.
Location
Stellenbosch
Date
April 2023
Feeling at home and at peace in nature is like a soothing for my soul, a healing for a rather weary spirit. It's honestly a place where I can escape the distractions as well as demands of daily life, to find refuge in the quiet beauty of the natural world. Nature this a way of nurturing my soul, of reminding me of my place in the grand scheme of things. It's a reminder that I am not alone, that I am part of something much larger and more magnificent than myself. When I feel at home and at peace in nature, I am able to let go of all my fears and doubts, and embrace the present moment. I am able to connect with myself and with the world around me on a much deeper level. Being in nature helps me realise just how small my issues truly are. It also reminds me that there is so much more to life than the daily rat race we often find ourselves in, and that there is beauty and wonder all around us if we just stopped and looked around. Therefore, nature is not just a place to escape to for me, but also a place to connect with. As I’ve grown older I’ve realised that feeling at home and at peace in nature is a precious gift, a treasure that I want to cherish and protect at all costs. It's a reminder that I am all part of something much larger and more beautiful than myself, and that We have a responsibility to care for the natural world and all the creatures that call it home.
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