Photo contest prize-winning work

<Overview by the judge (photographer Tadayasu Ozawa)>

This year's theme is "stunning views," but the term "stunning views" covers a wide range of things, and it's not just the sea of ​​clouds or the moon, but there are also stunning views all around us. This time, I wanted to evaluate the photos of the stunning scenery that are familiar to me, so I decided to judge the entries.
This time as well, we received many entries for nightscape photos. The views tend to be spectacular in the evening, at night, and at dawn, but we would be happy to receive entries that include not only night views but also daytime photos, such as photos taken under blue skies. I hope to see more photos like that next time.

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Grand Prix

“Sogarami, return to the bonfire and head to the left bank.”
Hiroaki Okabe

Location: Nagara River Review: This is a photo of cormorant fishing, which is a symbol of Gifu City, and it captures the courage and strength of the cormorant fisher's face when he returns the bonfire. The reflection of the river surface and the red light of the bonfire are reflected very beautifully.

Semi-Grand Prix

"Miyadashi"
Mitsuo Mabe

Shooting location: Kogane Shrine
Jury Review: This is a very pleasant photo of the golden torii gate against a cloudless sky. The composition of the lanterns that appear large on both sides using an ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as the facial expressions of the people in the photo, are both skillfully captured and give a sense of brightness.

"The dawn of Gifu"
Kengo Maejima

Photo location: Gifu Castle Judging review: This is a photo of Gifu Castle taken from above using a drone. Sceneries that people have never seen before can be surprising. The exposure was also well adjusted, capturing good moments such as the appearance of clouds.

Outstanding performance award

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  "Temple of seated statue of Daruma Daishi"
  Moritada Goto

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  "Co-starring"
  Yoshinori Nakatsuji

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  "Evening view of Mt. Kinka"
  Yoshifumi Yamaguchi

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  "On the Air Festival Day"
  Yutaka Ito

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  "A gate that looks good with yellow leaves"
  Kazuki Ito

Selected

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  "Misogi Festival"
  holy scripture

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  "It stands out in the night sky"
  Kimiaki Mabuchi

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  "Let's go."
  Yuji Asano

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  "Sea of ​​clouds floating with jewels"
  Keigo Yoshida

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  "Spring Ranman"
  Toshio Kano

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  "Twilight of Imperial Palace"
  Kazuhide Kawade

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  "Joy of Festival"
  Yasuko Asano

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  "Hit the target"
  Masami Esaka

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  "'Beyond time...'"
  Hirofumi Baba

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  "In the shade of a brick-colored tree"
  Takao Ohno