WINNERS

Solitude Standing

  • Photographer
    Dai Nakamura, Japan
  • Prize
    Bronze Winner in Life Style/Culture

Humans are naturally solitary beings, however interaction is born when solitary people are able to communicate with one another and share their feelings. Harmony will take place when solitude and interaction manage to coexist. The situations and happenings of this diner are quite commonplace. Yet within the context of these occurrences, there are moments of relief. The people release their lonely sentiments as they follow the rituals of talking and eating with one another. When we become aware of these everyday aspects of daily life in harmony, we will find true appreciation for life itself.