/ 2025 / Press / Other

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Kotomi Sakai, Japan
• Date of Photograph
  February 18, 2025
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/koto_sakai/

In the midst of a heavy snowstorm, Japan’s bullet trains continue their journey with unwavering force. The lead train cuts through the blizzard, scattering snow in a burst of energy, while others fade into the white haze behind. This image captures a rare moment where nature and engineering collide. The tension between the cold storm and the mechanical precision of the trains reflects both beauty and strength. It is a scene of motion, power, and resilience — a modern arrow piercing through winter’s silence.