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“Third Place Winner: Devotees”. During the Easter holy celebration called “Misteri” in Trapani, the devotees carry the scenes of Christ’s passion on their shoulders all night long. When the day comes they take a break. National Geographic contributing photographer Alexandra Avakian, one of this year's judges, shares her thoughts on the third place winner: The light on the icon of Jesus is as critical to the success of this picture as the varied expressions on the men’s faces after an exhausting night carrying statues depicting the Passion of Christ. Recognizing when and how to balance different kinds of light in the same photo is something that can make the difference between a muddy and uninteresting picture and one that’s good, aesthetic, and full of content. This picture was taken at the port in the tuna-fishing town of Trapani, Sicily – a land known for its religious processions. The photographer was working at dawn to take this shot, often a necessity in any coverage of a place and/or event. (Photo and caption by Andrea Guarneri/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)
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