/ 2014 / Press / Performing Arts

Yabusame

Yabusame is the Japanese traditional art of mounted archery: an archer on a running horse
shoots 3 arrows at wooden targets with his longbow. This discipline dates back to 12th
century. This photo series documents the performing of a competition in historical outfits
held in March '14, Osaka, Japan.

I'm Claudio, an italian guy born and grown up in the heart of the millennial city of Rome. As far back as I can remember I've ever been fascinated by photography and by the dreams of distant places. These passions remained in an ethereal form at the time of my education, during which I studied the techniques and did a lot of researches. Then, after the university, a life-changing event happened: I met Sara, the girl I love and with whom I share my passions and dreams. We have decided to set off and begin a journey to know the world we're living. From that moment on I'm telling the story of this journey through my photos, capturing the beauty of the famous and secret places where we get lost (most of the times...).