Gold in Special/Night Photography / 2025 / Special / Night Photography

• Prize
  Gold in Special/Night Photography, 2nd Place winner in Special
• Photographer
  Chiahao Yu, Taiwan
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/photographer_chyu? igsh=MWt5cmZqMmptaDZnOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

This image captures a rare moment of lightning tearing through the night sky above a solitary ship. Taken after nearly three hours of patient observation, it was created with a single long exposure at ISO 50, f/8, and a 30-second shutter. The ship glows calmly below the chaos of nature, creating a contrast between manmade stability and atmospheric violence. No compositing or manipulation was used—only timing, light, and precision. A surreal yet natural spectacle that blurs the line between documentation and visual poetry.

Awards 2025 PX3 NON-PROFESSIONAL 2nd&GOLD*1,SILVER*1
2025 IPA NON-PROFESSIONAL HONORABLE MENTION*1
2024 PX3 NON-PROFESSIONAL BRONZE*1,HONORABLE MENTION*2
2023 BIFA NON-PROFESSIONAL HONORABLE MENTION*2(series*1)