The Breathtaking Moment

• Photographer
  Shintaro Ueyama
• Agency / Studio
  Self-Employment
• Technical Info
  Shutter Speed1/800 sec, ISO-800, Aperture f/11, CMOS 36x24mm
• Photo Date
  May 29 2023

Have you ever heard of "Manhattanhenge"? This is big event that the sunset aligns perfectly with Manhattan's skyscrapers which were built on the city's street grid layout in New York City. The three photographers were in the sunset when I looked into my viewfinder, and they were about to catch this moment. This scene was only a few minutes happening. The best alignment ended within a minute, and they were always moving. I was so touched by the photographers' passion & enthusiasm for capturing nature photography. At 8:12 PM, I captured this remarkable moment.

I am a New York–based photographer originally from Nara, Japan. Since 2010, I have pursued photography independently, using the city as a stage to explore the relationship between urban landscapes and natural light. My work balances stillness and movement, shaped by a Japanese sense of aesthetics and an intuitive response to New York’s energy. In portraiture, I avoid excessive direction, focusing on the moment when a subject naturally blends into their surroundings. Through light, shadow, and space, I create images that feel both immediate and timeless. Thank you, Shintaro Ueyama