/ 2024 / Nature / Trees

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Alex Yazlovsky, United States
• Date of Photograph
  January 26, 2023
• Studio
  Alex Yazlovsky
• Website
  https://www.ayimages.com/
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/yazlovsky/

Hokkaido, Japan. Shinto religion in Japan believes that trees are inhabited by spirits. These spirits are called KODAMA. Some believe that Kodama are not linked to a single tree but can move through the forest. Kodama that are properly worshipped and honored protect houses and villages. Kodama that are mistreated or disrespected bring down powerful curses.

Awards TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 – Bronze Winner in Nature Category

TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 – Bronze Winner in Environment Category

BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 - Gold Winner in Special - Street Category

BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 - Silver Winner in Advertising-Automotive Category

BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 - Bronze Winner in Fine Art-Landscape Category

BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 - Bronze Winner in Nature-Underwater Category

BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 - Bronze Winner in Nature-Trees Category

TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2024 – Gold Winner in Advertising-Automotive Category

TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2024 - Bronze Winner in People-Life Style Category

PX3 Paris Photo 2025 - Bronze Winner in Special Effects Category