"Yūgen Pond"

• Photographer
  Joshua "Gensetsu" Smith
• Technical Info
  15sec, Iso100, 24mm, F/13, Sony A7r4a
• Photo Date
  4/30/2024

Captured in a moment of springtime stillness in Buffalo, NY, this photograph embodies yūgen—the subtle, profound grace found in what is only partially seen. The muted tones and soft reflections invite the viewer into a contemplative space where nature whispers rather than declares, and presence is found in the absence of noise.

I am a Buffalo, NY and Fukui, Japan based photographer. Having spent many years in Japan I like to incorporate Japanese aesthetic concepts like Yugen (mysterious beauty) and Shizen (nature, naturalness) into my photography.