Honorable Mention / 2024 / Nature / Trees

Submerged forest

Shirakawa Lake in Yamagata Prefecture
In spring, when the snowmelt water flows into the lake, the water level rises, creating a magical scene where it looks as if trees are growing out of the water.

Awards International Photography Awards 2022 - Nature Photographer of the Year
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2022 - Nature Seasons Gold
PX3 LE PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE DE PARIS 2023 - Gold