SUMMARY
Fourteen-year-old Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya from Thailand has won the top honor in the Project//21 category at the Hasselblad Masters 2026 for his underwater photography series, 'Dwellers of the Night.' He competed against professionals, showcasing technical skill in a challenging genre. Na Ayudhya captured marine life in Anilao, The Philippines, using slow shutter speeds and colored lighting to reveal a hidden world. This is not his first award, having previously won Young Shark Photographer of the Year 2025.
TAKEAWAYS
14-year-old Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya won the Hasselblad Masters 2026 Project//21 award.
His winning series, 'Dwellers of the Night,' features underwater photography.
He utilized slow shutter speeds and colored lighting to capture marine life.
This marks a significant achievement against professional photographers.