Indian photographer wins award for click in Himachal Pradesh using cheapest Apple iPhone

Chandigarh, August 23

Images are the best way of storytelling. And this one is simple, says a million words, and that too without any sophistication.

The image, titled "The Gaddi Boy and His Goat", was shot in Burwa, Himachal Pradesh, by Manush Kalwari and it has secured the 'Best of the iPhone Photography Award' in 2024.

The best part was the photographer did not use the right lens, perfect exposure or digital trick for his masterpiece. The winning image was shot by Manush Kalwari using the cheapest Apple iPhone that sells in India.

Photographers from 140 countries competed in the 2024 Portrait Category of the 17th Annual iPhone Photography Awards (Ippawards).

Artem Koleganov from Germany won the first position with "Grace", captured on an iPhone X in St. Petersburg, Russia. Enhua Ni of China got second place for "Pilgrim," taken with an iPhone X in Varanasi, India.

Manush Kalwari from India secured the third position with "The Gaddi Boy and his Goat," shot on iPhone SE in Burwa, Himachal Pradesh, India.

The annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) have recognised some of the best images shot by people across the world from their iPhones for the last 17 years.