/ 2025 / Press / Travel/Tourism

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Chan Kim, Korea, Republic of
• Date of Photograph
  13/09/24
• Instagram
  @chomooo8

Captured in the early morning in Hoi An, Vietnam in 2024, this photograph was taken during a fisherman experience tour with a Hasselblad X2D. The fishermen of Hoi A dedicate long hours to their craft, spending much of their time on the water, skillfully setting up massive fishing nets and working alone from dawn. In this image, the solitary figure stands on a small boat, casting his net with practiced precision. The soft morning light reflects off the rippling

Chan Kim founded and ran a music company for over two decades before turning his focus back to photography, a lifelong interest. His work explores travel, people, and nature, seeking fleeting moments along the way.

Awards Silver Prize, 1839 Awards / Travel — 2025
Bronze Prize, Paris Photo Prize / Street Photography — 2025
Bronze Prize, Paris Photo Prize / Travel — 2025
Second Prize, The Independent Photographer / Black & White — 2024