Out of a total of 262 entries, the winners were selected after strict examination.
Masao Torii: Photographer / Hideo Iida: Deputy Director of NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Station / Yoshihito Miyaike: President of NEXCO CENTRAL (in no particular order and titles omitted)
This photo contest will reach its 7th time as soon as possible.
As the number of times increased, many of the submitted works came to be seen from a unique perspective, and the judges also exchanged lively opinions and faced the judging.
Under such circumstances, Mr. Sadami Kurematsu's "Snow Ferris Wheel" won the "Best Award" in 2014. A Ferris wheel in the service area of the Tokai Hokuriku Road in winter, which may be extremely cold.
It is very strange that the illuminations that shine like fireworks while the snow is falling are warm even in the middle of winter.
Mr. Yoshiro Takechi's "Yoru no Highway", which was selected for the <Excellence Award>, is the illuminated cherry blossoms in full bloom at the foot of the mountain and the Tomei Expressway that crosses underneath.
It is called the mountain ridgeline reminiscent of sumi-e, and captures the atmosphere of a quaint spring feast in the twilight.
Mr. Ikuo Hoshino's "Chuo Expressway after the rain", which won the same <Excellence Award>, is powerful with skillful exposure work, making full use of the telephoto lens effect, the dramatic light scenery immediately after the midsummer evening in the vicinity of Dangozaka. I am making a work with.
Masaharu Mochizuki's "Dawn of the Highway" is also a landscape that welcomes a new morning from the long autumn night, and won the <Excellence Award> as a calm work that feels the solemn atmosphere.
Takashi Kanamaru's "Glowing in the Cold Moon" of the same <Excellence Award> is shot mainly in the moonlight in the dignified winter air, and the unique ultramarine color due to long exposure is beautiful.
Most of the cameras used by those who applied this time are also using digital equipment, and the number of applications for silver halide film has decreased to the point of counting.
I feel the changing times.
The oldest of the winners was 85 years old, and most of them were in their 70s. I'm surprised that everyone is using digital cameras well.
The know-how of the analog era cultivated over many years may be utilized.
In addition, many of the honorable mentions and winning works were masterpieces, and the judging committee was enthusiastic.
We look forward to receiving applications from a wide range of people, regardless of gender or gender. I would also like to expect photographs taken from a fresh perspective of a child who has a camera for the first time.
(Masao Torii)