In a warmly lit workshop, an elderly horologist delicately repairs the inner workings of an antique clock. His focused eyes, aided by a monocle, reflect years of precision, patience, and deep-rooted passion. The tools of his trade are simple, yet the task is monumental—reviving time itself. Surrounding him are vintage timepieces, silent witnesses to the eras they’ve measured.
This powerful image symbolizes renewal and hope—a reminder that even what seems worn or broken can be brought back to life with care and dedication. Every turn of his tool breathes new motion into stillness, just as hope quietly mends the passage of time.

HOPE IN EVERY TICKING SECOND
- Photographer: ARUNIMA GHOSH
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Collection: Hope, Visions of Renewal Competition