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The Light Beyond

The Light Beyond

Edge Of Innocence.

As twilight bleeds into the alleys of Bikaner, two young brothers pause atop a battered wall; watching, absorbing, belonging. Not yet men, not quite boys, their silence cuts through the city’s noise like a memory waiting to be written.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

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Photojournalism

Non Professional

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People

Non Professional

Edge Of Innocence.

As twilight bleeds into the alleys of Bikaner, two young brothers pause atop a battered wall; watching, absorbing, belonging. Not yet men, not quite boys, their silence cuts through the city’s noise like a memory waiting to be written.

About Artist

The Light Beyond

Mattia Mignani, known artistically as The Light Beyond, is a visual storyteller whose photography spans Asia, Oceania, Europe, and South America. Rooted in photojournalism, portraiture, and minimalism, his work explores human connection, solitude, and cultural depth. Through a quiet yet curious gaze, he reveals moments of stillness, contrast, and meaning often overlooked in everyday life.

The Light Beyond

Photographic Areas of Focus

Architecture, Minimalism, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Still Life, Street, Travel

Location

Italy

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