The Photographer'S Gaze

• Prize
  Silver in Nature/Pets
• Photographer
  Yushi Kaisyakuji
• Photo Date
  2025.06.26

A photographer's eyes reflect both curiosity and quiet determination — even when the photographer happens to be a dog. In this black and white portrait, playfulness meets classic aesthetics. The vintage camera, the calm yet focused gaze, and the subtle textures all contribute to a scene where humor, elegance, and emotion coexist.

Yushi Kaisyakuji is a Japan-based photographer whose work centers on black-and-white portraits of wildlife, seeking to reveal the emotional architecture that lives beneath the surface of each creature. Rather than documenting appearances, he strives to capture the inner pulse—the quiet dignity, tension, and resilience—that defines a living being. His approach follows the tradition of photographers who believed that the camera can carve out the soul of its subject, not merely its outline.