DUST: THROUGH YOUR EYES

It’s here, it’s there, it’s everywhere

SHOWCASE

Odaintha Kanavugal, 2025 “Broken Dreams”

Shot during the high evenings, this picture features a shattered mirror left abandoned at the side of a busy road. Despite being shattered, it still reflects a tree on itself.

I took this picture because, in my life, I've seen people dream big but settle for less. It wasn't because they chose to, but because they had to bend to their circumstances. Their dreams eventually become like this mirror, shattered and left in the dust.

The vibrant mirror contrasts with the monochrome background, which symbolizes how bleak the world can be and how dreams act as a form of hope for people to believe in. The mirror reflects the tree, a "what could have been" that never blossomed into its full potential. Dreams are what drive humanity to exist and thrive. Then again, what are we without a dream to hold onto?

About the Photographer

Christopher

"Slice of reality"

Captured on a local train in Chennai, it portrays an elderly woman's hand clasped together in restless anticipation of her stop. The wrinkles on her hand were caused by age- A reflection of time passing by and the experiences lived. Every wrinkle of hers is a tale left untold.

"Small town, big dreams"

In the haze of dust and golden sunlight, childhood comes alive - barefoot boys chasing a ball, not for glory, but for joy. This dusty ground may not shine, but it's where friendships are built, goals are imagined, and dreams rise with every kick of dust.

About the Photographer

Kumara Guru

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