Free-to-use app Agora gathered the best shots from its latest competition, #Friends2020, where more than 16,328 photographers expressed what 'Friendship' meant to them through their camera lens.
Agora's CEO and Co-Founder declared: "Friendship is a universal concept that can be perceived in a lot of different ways according to our culture, beliefs and life experience. At Agora, we see friendship in an infinite number of different ways but we also see what is common to all forms of friendship: love, trust, and support that is generated between living beings. The result of friendship is a shared, happier life."
Which finalist will be the #Friends2020 hero? It's now time to vote for your favorite photo on Agora! The author of the most voted photo will be awarded $1,000 on Tuesday, 11th February 2020.
May these photos brighten your day, and don't forget to vote and comment on your favorite photo!
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#41 Tunnel Vision
Location: Shanghai's subway tunnel, China
by @panvelvet (USA)
7points
#42 Enjoying
Location: Upper Dir Park, Pakistan
by @adeelchishti (Pakistan): "I traveled to Upper Dir Park where these schoolboys were enjoying simple moments of life. They were enjoying nature in their own way, not in the scheduled and regular way. I think this is the real art in which they were living whether they know it consciously or not. Because we cannot bound art in specific phases or limitations."
6points
#43 Friends Freedom
Location: Lakshmipur, Bangladesh
by @azoicraw (Bangladesh): "Friendship is one of the most important things in life. In this picture, we can see a group of young friends playing after a day of work by the river. In this area, children from fishermen families don't have access to proper education as they are usually required to work with their parents throughout the day."
6points
#44 Sunset Stroll
Location: Skaket Beach, USA
by @benskaar (USA): "This was taken during a beautiful sunset at low tide. I wanted to convey a sense of compassion and friendship. I noticed this group having a good time and I thought it would make for a great photo!"
5points
#45 Community Over Competition
Location: Windsor, USA
by @andyleclerc (USA): "I planned out this photograph using Google Earth to find the perfect location for such an aerial shot and get the best shadows possible for my shooting. As you all know photography can be competitive, so I always like to collaborate with friends who also happen to be drone/nature photographers. One shouldn't worry about being outshined by helping another creative, instead, put our egos aside and be willing to help one another. Because at the end of the day that's what matters, strength is better in groups, not singularity."
4points
#46 Friends
Location: Nam Cuong, Vietnam
by @Tochihung (Vietnam): "It was lovely to see this group of friends running on the sand dunes near their home on an early morning."
4points
#47 Happy Hours
Location: Madhabdi, Bangladesh
by @momin21a (Bangladesh): "When it comes to friendship, age doesn't matter. Kids love to play and have someone who can do things as per their wish. Here are an uncle and his nephew having a conniving moment in the bright fields of Madhabdi. "
4points
#48 Try To Fly
Location: Kushtia, Bangladesh
by @mdabirhasan (Bangladesh): "Friendship means trying to fly together. If I get to win the #Friendship2020 contest, half of my prize will be given to the Rohingya refugees who are facing a difficult situation in my country right now."
4points
