The award-winning photograph, “Sheep Farming of the Cham People,” captures a glimpse of ethnic life in Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province. Taken in Bac Ai district, the image showcases a Cham woman in traditional attire, tending to her sheep. This authentic scene, away from modern influences, offers a unique perspective on the cultural heritage of the Cham and Raglai people.
Nhan’s another notable work, “Hand of Ripe Rice Season,” received a Highly Commended award in the Food in the Field category. This photograph, captured in Mu Cang Chai district, northern Vietnam, depicts a woman with her child, walking through golden terraced fields. It captures the beauty of rural Vietnam and the intimate connection between its people and their land.
Nhan stood out as the sole Vietnamese photographer to receive accolades in this year’s competition.
Cao Ky Nhan has established himself as a prominent name in Vietnam’s photography scene. In 2017, he was among the select few Vietnamese photographers to win the international aerial photo contest, Skypixel. His work has also been recognized in various international photo contests, including the Epson International Pano Awards, where he received honors in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
The Pink Lady photo contest, launched in 2011, invites submissions from professional and non-professional photographers worldwide. Over the years, it has received an impressive 80,000+ images and films from 96 countries, solidifying its reputation as a prestigious platform for photographic talent. This year’s edition saw over 10,500 entries from 70 countries and territories, with Chinese photographer Zhonghua Yang claiming the first prize for “Red Bean Paste Balls.”