09/03/2026
This weekend brought a beautiful and unexpected moment.
My photograph was selected among the 50 best images worldwide at the Swiss Photography Award in Zurich and exhibited alongside the finalists. During the closing evening on Saturday, the image received 🏆 2nd place in the public ✨ vote among 600+ photographs displayed in the gallery.
What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that the photograph shows something very simple — children playing underwater.
The scene is turned upside down, almost dreamlike. A small moment of joy, seen from an unusual perspective.
Photography competitions are often dominated by spectacular landscapes, wildlife or street portraits. Family photography rarely appears in these spaces.
That is why it feels particularly special that an image capturing the playful world of childhood resonated with so many viewers.
For me, this is what photography is about: noticing moments that others might pass by.
Whether children are playing in the water, running through Alpine meadows or exploring the mountains with their parents — there is always a story and connection waiting to be seen.
Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and supported the work.
Dorota
