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Fluid Grace

A tribute to the beauty of starting over, this portrait commemorates a decision I made seven years ago. Armed with a pair of clippers and a need for renewal, I took a leap of faith and shaved it all off in my bathroom mirror. It was more than a haircut; it was a soul-cleansing release. By adding water, I wanted to illustrate the 'fluidity' of our journeys—how we must cleanse the old to make way for the new. This is a story of survival, strength, and the quiet grace found in total transformation

Photo entered by
Bonita Gordon Profile

My name is Bonita and I wouldn't call myself a photographer. I just liked taking pictures of myself and creating different versions of them. I'm entering this competition because I thought, hey, why not? I'll give it a shot and see what happens.

Finished 20th in the Final Round of the January 2026 Competition
Previous Rounds

1st in their Group in the Semifinal Round

1st in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

1st in their Group in Round One