Ahmedabad : India has achieved remarkable success on the global stage in the prestigious “International Father’s Day Photography Contest 2026”, organized by the ‘Skanderberg International Photography Contest’, Austria. A deeply emotional photograph titled “Father and Daughter Love”, captured by city-based hobbyist photographer Dr. Amit M. Patel (Ph.D.), has secured a place among the Top 25 photographs in the world.
This international recognition has brought immense pride to both Gujarat and the entire nation.
Fierce Competition Among Over 22,000 Entries
The competition received a massive response, drawing a total of 22,919 entries from professional and amateur photographers across 119 countries worldwide. Following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process, the final winners were selected by an esteemed international jury panel comprising photography experts from Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador, Peru, the Netherlands, and the United States. Dr. Amit Patel’s selected photograph is scheduled to be showcased in a grand international exhibition in Austria in the near future.
A Confluence of Two Decades of Dedication and Human Emotions
Dr. Amit Patel has been actively engaged in photography as a passionate hobbyist for more than two decades (20 years), carving a distinct identity for himself in the field. His photographic works are widely renowned for their artistic and sensitive portrayal of human emotions, social concerns, the simplicity of rural life, and the diverse dimensions of contemporary urban living.
A Journey of Achievements: Dr. Patel’s photographs have previously been showcased in numerous prestigious exhibitions across India and abroad. He has been the recipient of several notable awards in international photography competitions, featured in renowned art journals, and awarded various international grants and fellowships that have supported his creative projects and enabled him to present his work on global platforms.
