WINNERS
Shiny
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PhotographerKyokin Nakamura, Japan
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PrizeHonorable Mention
Every day, the screen reveals scenes of cruelty, tragedy, and absurdity. In this bleak flow of the world, I believe that people remain connected through light, regardless of distance or the paths they take—whether it be through something inorganic or a unnoticed flower fading away. Photography is the only way I can connect with this cruel yet beautiful world. Obsession with life, traces of existence, the premonition of death—through the lens, light reveals fleeting forms fulfilling their roles. To reach a world yet unseen, I hold onto hope beyond despair and continue seeking the small light
