Perseverance

Photographer

Zhong An Yu

Category

Fine Art Photography - Portrait

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

China

This is a portrait of a gymnast. Rather than capturing her in the midst of training, the photograph chooses a moment of rest; instead of motion, it opts for stillness; and in place of a bright, high-key tone, it embraces a dark, low-key palette. All these choices serve to emphasize the themes of depth and determination. The strip of light between her eyes further reinforces the visual power on a technical level, achieving an effect that brings the entire image to life.