Dow's announces winner of its Black & White Photography Competition

Symington Family Estates - 2026-01-13

Dow's has announced the winner of its Black & White Photography Competition – congratulations to Lean Soong Hong!

Described by the photographer as "romance under the blade", Lean's photograph captures a tender moment in a Malaysian barbershop – a warm expression of the competition's theme of Craft & Tradition.

Remarking on the photograph, Charlotte Symington (5th gen.) said, "Lean's photo is special because it not only speaks to our theme of Craft & Tradition, but it turns the routine into something more. With a profound sense of calm, the photograph encourages us to ask questions: who are these people and what are their stories?".

Lean Soong Hong wins a Leica D-Lux 8 camera and a magnum of Dow's 1994 Vintage Port. To discover who came in second and third place, follow Dow's on Instagram.

Text by Symington Family Estates · Published 2026-01-13
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