The Promise

• Photographer
  Yuya Shibata
• Technical Info
  Sony A7rv, Sigma 35mm F1.4 Dg Dn Art, 8s, F1.4, Iso3200, Self-portrait
• Photo Date
  07/23/2025

Beneath the Milky Way, a self-portrait captures the promise embodied in the act of placing a ring upon her finger. The softly lit clouds suggest uncertainty, yet the stars above open like a sign of eternity. In that moment, the gesture becomes more than love; it becomes a vow, a symbol of trust and devotion. This photograph is not simply a record of the night sky but a reflection on human connection: how a single promise can transform doubt into clarity and turn a fleeting instant into the beginning of forever.

U.S.-based Japanese amateur photographer