“Sydney Opera House with a Crown”
Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: May 2025
Photographer: Shaoru Cheng
Affiliation: Graduate Student
Home Country: China
Category: Places
Award: Honorable Mention and People's Choice
2025 International Photography Exhibition
“A luminous sphere of light dances above the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House. Hundreds of synchronized drones paint the night sky with lines of motion. The reflection on the harbor ties earth and sky into one glowing canvas. This moment celebrates the harmony of technology, art and human wonder.”