ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 29 Oct) — A silhouette picture of two friends splashing water by the sea at sunset with colorful vintas in the background won the grand prize in this year’s Zamboanga Hermosa Photo Safari, held alongside the annual Zamboanga Hermosa Festival in October. The contest’s theme was “Fiesta Hermosa: Celebracion de Fe y Esperanza” (Celebration of Faith and Hope). Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso led the awarding ceremonies and opened the photo exhibit showcasing 68 entries from 55 participants at the City Hall lobby on Tuesday, expressing appreciation for the photographers’ work. The winners included: 1st Place – “Sunset Victory” by Ethel Jim Natividad; 2nd Place – “Emotion in Motion” by Joshua Bughao; 3rd Place – “Sails of Mindanao” by Marlon Gonzales; 4th Place – “Sails of Heritage” by Aaron Troy Sali; 5th Place – “Radiance of Hermosa” by Kristan Dennis Sta. Teresa; 6th Place – “Photographer x Vinta” by Dranreb Las Piñas; 7th Place – “Divina” by Karman Luna; 8th Place – “Colores de Fe, Mahirada de Tradisyon” by Anilov Vince Gelizon; 9th Place – “El Hombre del Mar y El Vinta” by Johndel Ralph D. Rivero; and 10th Place – “Colores de Esperanza” by Mico Clyde Bodiongan. (Frencie L. Carreon / MindaNews)
