Bridge of The Dancing Cranes

• Prize
  Bronze in Architecture/Bridges
• Photographer
  Ulana Switucha
• Technical Info
  Nikon
• Photo Date
  2025

Bridge of the Dancing Cranes. Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge passes over Tsugaru Fujimi Lake and is Japan’s longest triple arch wooden bridge with a length of 300 meters. It was built using more than 700 Aomori Hiba using traditional techniques. The beauty of the bridge is not only in its elegant structure but also its shape which is reminiscent of a crane flying. It is said that walking over the bridge will give you a long life.

When creating an image, Ulana is inspired by light, shape, and tone. Her simple, often minimal, compositions present an awareness and a connection with the subject whether it be landscape, portraiture or documentary work. Based in Hong Kong, Ulana's work has been exhibited and published internationally. Her passion is best expressed by a quote from a contemporary photographer: “If I weren’t a photographer, I’d still be a traveler”.