Pursuing The Mesmerizing Moment

• Prize
  Gold in Nature/Sunrise / Sunset
• Photographer
  Yukimi Kurihara
• Technical Info
  Fuji Gfx100s,gf20-35mm, F11,iso100,ss1/13, Cplfilter, Reverse Gnd Filter Nd16
• Photo Date
  2025/04/02

At normal low tide, such intricate sand patterns are not visible. However, these vast, mesmerizing sand patterns only emerge during rare low tides. The moment when these sweeping sand patterns align with the breathtaking sunset happens only a few times a year. The first time I encountered this sight, the overwhelming beauty left me utterly mesmerized, as if my heart had been stolen by it. It was so captivating that I couldn't help but feel deeply moved by it. That’s why I dedicate myself to seeking out those moments that truly capture my heart.

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.