“silent yearning”
Location: China
Date: February 2023
Photographer: Yu Zhao
Affiliation: Graduate student
Home Country: China
Category: People
Award: Honorable Mention
2024 International Photography Exhibition
“The subject of this photo is a solitary fisherman at the riverbank, quietly waiting for a catch, unable to do anything but patiently wait. The photo was taken over a month after the lockdown in China was lifted, during a time when the lives of many had been shattered by three years of pandemic, especially in the final year. During this period, most people felt helpless, unable to change their circumstances, and could only wait silently for freedom, much like the fisherman. Capturing this moment felt like a reflection of my own life during the pandemic.”