Mid-Day photographers Rane Ashish and Kirti Surve Parade win Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh photography contest

A stunning shot of a flamigo caught in the spotlight of the reflection of the setting sun at Vashi Creek, Palm Beach Road, in January this year. PIC/RANE ASHISH

mid-day's photographers Rane Ashish and Kirti Surve Parade were declared winners of the photography contest organized by the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh for the upcoming calendar for 2026.

‘SARI' - The Unstitched, a complex aerial ballet celebrating the unique drape, as envisioned by veteran choreographer Daksha Sheth at the Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, last December. PIC/KIRTI SURVE PARADE

The competition received a tremendous response from across the state and a total of 314 photographs were received. Of these, 12 have been selected for the final calendar. The award ceremony will take place on January 6, 2026.