7 Minutes For Departure

• Prize
  Silver in Special/Street Photography
• Photographer
  Asako Naruto
• Technical Info
  Ss160,f/3.5,iso200(mft,70mm)
• Photo Date
  17/09/2023

The photo was taken at Madrid's Atocha station. I captured the back view of a traveler who appeared on the platform just in time for the AVE long-distance train to depart soon.

Born in Japan, Asako is a Madrid-based photographer specializing in street photography. Her work has gained international recognition, winning the Grand Prix for two consecutive years at both the Paris International Street Photo Awards and the B&W International Awards, as well as 1st Place at the Fine Art Photography Awards. In 2025, she was named Best Photographer of the Year in the Street Photography category at 35AWARDS and served as an international juror representing Spain. Her first monograph, All the Fading Words, will be published in 2025.