Utilizing a genius process that Man has not only created but also perfected, his first-place winning image engages with the temporal qualities of light, color, our natural environment, and still imagery. It is a magnificent feat and use of the medium, which will embed itself in the viewer's minds long after they look away.

Mirzaei's image is mesmerizing. It captures a convergence of many current and historical issues, from climate change to tradition, in a way that is both captivating and beautiful.