The imprint of the vast forest

Contest Entry Code: c82c9c0daf8c45bd82b3d3fbd6787734

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Phường Pleiku, Gia Lai, Việt Nam

In the somber darkness of the mountains and forests, the woman's face emerges like a living historical record. Each deep wrinkle depicts the enduring years spent in the wilderness, where every line of her skin tells a story of wind, sun, and forest fire. Her wide-brimmed hat, her embroidered scarf, and the slow, deliberate movement as she lights her cigarette carry the essence of age-old tradition. The flickering flame illuminates her closed eyes, as if preserving the very breath of the mountains and forests. The photograph is a fusion of memory, culture, and time – an indelible mark amidst the vast wilderness.