“This is such an intimate moment between generations that captures so much beauty and humanity. The colors, light and textures work really well,” the judging panel said in a statement released on May 29.

The intricate embroidery is a skill passed down from mother to daughter and further generations of the Red Dao in Vietnam, according to National Geographic.

Now in its 12th year, the National Geographic Traveller Annual Photography Competition attracts a diverse range of photographers from amateurs to professionals across the UK and Ireland. The contest features six categories, namely landscape, people, wildlife, food, city life, and portfolio.