The semi-final is bursting with tension and demands the utmost in creativity and daring from the photographers. In the breathtaking setting of an immense temple complex, they create an impressive diptych around a theme familiar to us all: Instagram versus reality. Here, illusions are juxtaposed with raw reality, with images that both enchant and confront. As if that weren't enough, the photographers also meet the proud symbol of Vietnam: the majestic water buffalo. This powerful and iconic encounter yields images that not only capture the essence of the country but are also decisive in determining which two talents secure a coveted spot in the final.
