Pursuing The Mesmerizing Moment of Vast Sand Patterns and Sunset

• Prize
  Gold in Nature/Sunrise / Sunset
• Photographer
  Yukimi Kurihara
• Technical Info
  1/5s,ISO100,f14, 43.8mm32.9mm bayer sensor,CPLFilter ReverseGNDFilter ND16
• Photo Date
  2024/04/13

There are only a few times a year when the sunset coincides with such a vast sand crest. When I first encountered this spectacle, I was taken aback by its breathtaking beauty. I visited the place many times to see such a scene again. As I continued to visit, I encountered a situation where some of the sand crests had collapsed, making it impossible to see over the vast expanse of sand crests. I realized that the sight that I had taken for granted was no longer the norm. That is why I cherish the time I spend in pursuit of moments that captivate me.

When I was a child, as I wrote my name, I realized that it contained characters that symbolize "happiness." This discovery led me to reflect on the concept of happiness. As I thought about happiness, I became aware of the importance of respecting each other's happiness. This is because, through daily mutual help, we coexist together. As a means for happiness to be shared by all, accepting individual differences is necessary. Therefore, through my work, I express these "differences" through my works.