Silver in Nature/Landscape / 2025 / Nature / Landscape

• Prize
  Silver in Nature/Landscape
• Photographer
  Takahiro Gamou, Japan
• Studio
  Takahiro Gamou Photography
• Website
  https://www.takahirogamou.com/
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/takahiro_gamou/

The torii gate is a symbol of nature worship in Japanese culture and has long been regarded as a solemn gate separating the sacred realm from the human world.


This photograph captures the moment when lightning illuminates the torii and the sea amid a thunderstorm.


That dramatic scene visualizes the “invisible message” born where ancient Japanese prayers intersect with the power of nature.

I was Born in Chiba, Japan in 1988. I started my photography journey in 2013.
My initial interest in photography was sparked by my desire to capture the beautiful night view of Nagasaki, a city I visited on a trip.
While I initially focused on cityscapes at night, I gradually found myself being drawn to natural landscapes.
I strive to photograph the various locations I visit from different themes and perspectives.
I approach photography from both analogue and digital aspects. My aim is to create work with a goal of producing prints.

Awards 2018: Silver on the 16th Japan Photographers Association (JPA)
2020: Highly Honored on Nature’s Best Photography ASIA LANDSCAPE
2022: Excellence Award on 47th Japan Photographers Society
2022: Selected on 70th Nikon Photo Contest Nature Category
2022: Bronze  on 60th Fujifilm Photo Contest Nature Category 
2022: Bronze on 57th Canon Photo Contest Nature Category 
2022: 3rd Place (Professional) on International Photography Awards 2022 Special/Night Category (Professional)
2023: Shortlist on Sony World Photography Awards 2023 Travel category (Open Competition)
2023: Gold ? Jury Top5 Selection (Professional) on Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 Nature Category 
2024: Highly Commended on Travel Photographer of the Year 2024 Planet Earth – Landscapes, Climate & Water Category