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Digital Camera World
Kim Bunermann

A quiet image that speaks volumes – this heart-warming photo just received an Honorable Mention in contest celebrating kindness

Two boys with backpacks hold hands while crossing a rocky, flooded area. Bare trees and ruins in the background create a somber and resilient mood.

Recognized by the Envision Kindness judges for its timeless quality, the image 'A Gentle Hold in Harsh Times' speaks to compassion as a form of survival – and it just received an Honorable Mention.

In a scene shaped by destruction and displacement, the boy's linked hands are so powerful, while the photography's visual appeal lies in its quietness.

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