/ 2026 / Nature / Underwater

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Tadashi Kasamo, Japan
• Date of Photograph
  February 19 2026
• Studio
  Aimy photo
• Website
  https://aimyphoto.jp/wp/
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/kasa_aimyphoto/

This photo was taken off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.Whales gather in the waters off Okinawa in the spring to raise their young.If you look into the ocean, you can often see mothers and calves.
The individual in the photo is a solitary male; seeing a lone individual at this time of year is rare.His solitary singing, separated from the group, exuded a powerful strength that belied his loneliness.His presence, both calm and overwhelming, was like nature itself, and the sand and dust that enveloped him resembled stars drifting in space.I took the photos while imagining his great journey.

Born in 1995 in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan.

After seeing a certain photo, he decided to become a photographer. While working at a major manufacturing company, he taught himself photography and continued to take landscape photos.

Became independent as a photographer in 2023.

Currently, in addition to landscape photography, he also handles a wide range of activities including family photography in the studio, sports photography, and underwater photography.

Awards 2023 International Photography Awards Professional Division Nature Category　Honorable Mention.
2024 International Photography Awards Professional Division Nature Category　Honorable Mention.
2025 Prix de la Photographie Paris Professional Division Nature Category Bronze.