Vinay Kulkarni, Stillness in the Search (PLACES 2025)
Amid the rising steam of a geothermal stream, a lone figure searches in silence. Framed by twisted branches and illuminated by shafts of light, the monochrome composition captures a moment of quiet exploration—where nature, heat, and stillness converge.

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