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'I was relieved I got the shot without my phone ending up in the sea!': Easelyn Pineda’s best phone picture
As the weather turned, the photographer caught two traditional Filipino spearfishers in motion
TL;DR
- Easelyn Pineda visited Laiya beach in the Philippines with friends for a getaway.
- She photographed two young men spearfishing as the weather worsened.
- Pineda wanted to capture the challenge of traditional spearfishing and the resilience of the Filipino spirit.
- Her photo was shortlisted for the 2026 Sony World Awards in the motion category.
- She was relieved to get the shot without damaging her phone.