Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

• Prize
  Gold in Architecture/Bridges
• Photographer
  Rachel Wei
• Technical Info
  Fujifilm GFX50Sii F9, ISO-50 40mm 240 second
• Photo Date
  Nov 2023
• Website
  http://www.rachelwei.com

The bridge links the city of Kobe and Iwaya on Awaji island crosses the Akashi Strait.

• Biography
  Rachel Wei is a fine art photographer currently based in Vancouver, Canada. Rachel graduated with a fine arts degree, she spent countless hours in the darkroom during the '90s. After a decade away, she made the transition to digital photography and re-ignited her passion. Rachel has an affinity for black and white photography and draws inspirations from the scenes that spur emotions. She hopes her visual exploration will resonate with her audience.
• Awards
  2024 1. Epson Pano Awards Placed at 29 for top 50 in Amateur Built Environment 2. IPA and PX3 Honorable Mentions for Fine Arts & Architectural 2023 1. Epson Pano Awards Placed in No. 30th & No. 58 Bronze Awards for Amateur - Built Environment 2. IPA 3rd Place in Non-professional Architecture - Bridges and Honorable Mention in Architectural Other 3. PX3 - Silver in Architecure/Cityscape, Silver in Architecture Historic, HM in Fine Art/Architecture 4. Minimalist Photography Awards 2023 - Honorable Mention in Fine Art 5. Black & White Spider Awards 18th - Honorable Mention in Architectural 6. ND Awards 2023 - Honorable Mentions in Architectural Bridges, Cityscape & Fine Art 7. reFocus Award 2023 - Gold in Non-Pro Minimalism