Spotlighting creators, works, and trends in 'Focus'. We introduce creators who post beautiful photos, highlighting them along with their photos. Discover common senses and find new inspiration for creation. This time, the theme is 'Nature'.
Nature, Art in Its Purest Form
Nature itself contains information beyond human understanding through the rhythm of life, shapes, textures, and changes. The photos we capture through the camera are truly art created by nature itself. Let's cherish the beautiful nature of this planet, even down to a single fallen leaf.
This time, we introduce creators who capture nature from their unique perspectives, inspired by its beauty.
Rainbow Arch and Cosmos Field
Image by Haru
Q. What do you focus on when creating or taking photos?
I change the composition and F-value depending on what I'm shooting to highlight what I want to capture. For food, I aim to capture moments that make you want to eat it, and for landscapes, moments that make you feel like you're there.
INFORMATION
Started photography with a DSLR after the birth of a child. Enjoys café hopping and goods, mainly shooting table photos and styling photos. Also takes profile photos.
cizucu: @halu_photo_tk
Towards the Majestic Mount Kita
Image by ATSUSHI HIRANO
Q. What do you focus on when creating or taking photos?
The subject is 'mountains'. I mainly use a SONY α7Ⅳ with a GM 24-70mm F2.8 digital camera and a Nikon FM3A film camera. For me, photography is about encountering landscapes, so I don't often wait long for a shutter chance with classic compositions. Instead, I naturally capture landscapes encountered during travels. I avoid heavy retouching, aiming for natural retouching that conveys the scenery as seen.
INFORMATION
A mountain photographer from Fukuoka Prefecture. Engages in photo exhibitions, photo book publications, framed photo sales, and providing photos to brands and shops. Primarily receives requests from Japan, North America, Europe, and Korea. Started photography to share the scenery encountered in the mountains, having walked them with parents since childhood.
[Artwork]
April 2022 Photo essay collection 'STADE MAGAZINE Issue Two' published by STADE MAGAZINE @stademagazine
March 2023 Photo book 'ENCOUNTER ONE' published by humming magazine @humming_magazine
[Other]
Founder of 'humming magazine', a photography community introducing landscapes and artists worldwide.
IG: @humming_magazine Also runs the Japan branch of STADE MAGAZINE.
cizucu: ATSUSHI HIRANO
Instagram: @atsushi_mt.photo
Dancing Leaves Under Dark Clouds
Image by Ray
Q. What do you focus on when creating or taking photos?
Equipment: Nikon Z50, a compact APS-C sensor camera. When deciding to purchase, I looked for a camera that I could easily carry every day, even to university. It's perfect for capturing daily life, and I love it. Subject & Shutter Moment: I want to capture moments that make me think 'Wow, Japan is amazing!' For example, when a shrine suddenly appears while walking in the city, or when Tokyo Skytree peeks into the everyday scenery. Composition & Awareness: I always consider the composition and overall balance of the photo, but I especially value the blend or contrast of the main and sub-themes. I will continue to strive to convey what I find beautiful in a single photo.
INFORMATION
Started sharing the beauty of Japan overseas on Instagram (@beautiful.__.japan) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Captures Japanese culture and nature that blend into daily life.
Photo Café S Student Ambassador 2nd generation Promotes tourist hotels via Instagram, provides photos, etc.
cizucu: Ray
Instagram: @beautiful.__.japan
Leaving a Legacy of Stunning Views
Image by yanma222
Q. What do you focus on when creating or taking photos?
The most important aspect of taking photos for me is composition. I focus on how to convey the emotion I felt when I saw the scene with my own eyes, and I value the concept of 'subtraction', ensuring not to include more than necessary in the frame.
INFORMATION
Let's listen to the melody of nature and walk while feeling its beauty. From the small art created by a single fallen leaf to the grand paintings of nature, let's leave our footprints on nature's canvas. Nature, art in its purest form.
