Silver in Special/Macro / 2026 / Special / Macro

• Prize
  Silver in Special/Macro
• Photographer
  Kenji S, Japan
• Date of Photograph
  September 2022
• Website
  https://www.kenjisphotography.com/en
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/kenji.s.photography/

"Fragrant Jewels" captures flowers in a way that almost feels scented. I placed three tiny water drops along a gerbera petal, each one holding reflections of two blooms in the background. Wrapped in soft shades of pink, the whole scene feels warm, gentle, and inviting. The droplets sparkle like little jewels, cradling the essence of the flowers and holding onto a moment of beauty that seems to linger in the air.

I was born, raised and resides in Japan working as an electronic engineer.
I always brought my camera as I traveled and enjoyed taking photos. By the time I knew, I was very much into it buying better cameras, lenses, and pursuing it. Especially focusing on capturing the beautiful four seasons in my mystical land of Japan. I get the thrills every time I capture the evanescent beauty of the nature which will forever live in my work.
So now, photography is not just my hobby, it is definitely a big part of my life and I will continue shooting the photos that are hopefully ‘evocative’ to many.

Awards I have been honored to receive over 100 international photography awards, including the Category Winner of the Year at the 2025 London Photography Awards.
A complete list of my awards and achievements can be found here:
https://www.kenjisphotography.com/en/profile