Moment of Snowfall in Minatomirai
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PrizeHonorable Mention
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PhotographerAliace Uesan, Japan
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This photograph captures an extraordinary moment in Yokohama's Minatomirai district, where snow began to fall for less than a minute—so briefly that I had to abandon my camera and reach for my smartphone.
The ship Nippon Maru stands resilient beneath the falling snow, its vivid masts glowing against the towering skyscraper behind.
This rare convergence of weather and urban form, illuminated by city lights and veiled in snow, became a fleeting miracle I had to seize.
Through this image, I aim to show how even in a densely built city, nature can stage a brief yet poetic intervention.
Aliace (Uesan) is a Tokyo-based photographer whose work spans multiple genres, including fine art, architecture, astrophotography, macro, and motion. With a foundation in observing the night sky through telescopes, his transition to photography was driven by a desire to preserve ephemeral beauty through images. His approach emphasizes unconventional technical experimentation and non-standard perspectives, often seeking expressions that are visually striking yet conceptually resonant.
Awards International Photography Awards (IPA) 2024
Non-Professional Nature/Underwater 2rd PRIZE
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2025
Professional Nature/Macro 3rd PRIZE
Professional Event/Competitive Event 3rd PRIZE
Professional Architecture/Bridge Honorable Mention
Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2024
Gold Winner – Architecture: Cityscapes
Silver Winner – Architecture: Industrial
Honorable Mentions – Fine Art: Portrait, Nature: Sunrise/Sunset, People: Portrait
Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) 2024 – Professional
Honorable Mentions – Nature: Macro, Advertising: Travel/Tourism
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35AWARDS thematic photo competition
Bridges - BEST of Bridges contest
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