/ 2025 / Fine Art / Digitally Enhanced

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Aya Suto, Japan
• Instagram
  absence_neutra1

This is a composite of two original photographs—a moon and a building—captured separately (Oct 7, 2023 & Sep 17, 2024) and combined to evoke a surreal, contemplative scene. The moon floats like an eye above the structure, creating a quiet tension between nature and human design. Digital enhancement was used to unify the elements, aiming not to mimic reality, but to express emotion through composition. The image invites stillness, emphasizing space, proportion, and the quiet pull of geometry. It remains intentionally ambiguous, leaving room for silence and interpretation.

I am a photographer dedicated to capturing the overlooked beauty, quietness, and subtle mystery in everyday life. Rather than focusing on minimalism or surrealism, my work highlights genuine moments and natural scenes with minimal digital manipulation. I strive to reveal the poetic essence of ordinary environments, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the calm and often hidden details surrounding them. My approach is honest and sincere, aiming to evoke reflection through simplicity and stillness.