Masao Torii: Photographer / Kayo Aoyama: Free Announcer / Yoshihito Miyaike: President of NEXCO CENTRAL (in no particular order, titles omitted)
Masao Torii: Photographer
This photo contest is also celebrating its ninth this year. With the number of entries increasing with each repetition, we received 554 entries, more than twice the number of last year. From the many entries that filled the judging venue, 2016 < Grand Prize > It was Naoto Fukuda's "I hang in the sky". Shin-Meishin Expwy The bridge construction site is a vibrant work by making full use of long exposures against the background of the night sky full of stars. Although long exposure itself is a classic technique, it is a result of precise calculations, including the angle of view of an ultra-wide-angle lens, and is reminiscent of a magnificent space station with many works that tend to end simply with the technique. The finish is stunning.
< Outstanding performance award > Akio Nakamura's “Catched!” Is a smiley piece that captures the natural interaction between employees and children during the exchange ceremony with the local community before the opening of Expressway. same < Outstanding performance award > Yuka Hayano's `` Roads along the roadside '' is a photo of the one pillar held in each region during the Suwa district's pillar festival once every seven years with ChuoExpwy in the background. Yes, it is a work like Expressway in the everyday scenery. same < Outstanding performance award > “Issue Hoshino's“ crossing the orchard field ”is exactly as the title says, and it is autumn itself. same < Outstanding performance award > Mr. Hidetoshi Takatsu's `` Fog Ice Glows '' expresses the frozen feeling of winter ChuoExpwy well, and the achromatic tone reminiscent of sumi-e, but also the reverse of the moment when it is inserted through the gap of the cloud It is a work that captures light well, and there are things that make you feel a long career, including composition.
Other < Special award > The road leading to Fuji by Yasushi Sasaki is captured in the beauty of the night view of the city, sprinkled with jewels, while stunning the valley of Mt. Fuji. same < Special award > Mr. Hideki Kuwabara's “Everyone's Service Area” is a photo with a mysterious tone, and the arrangement of people is interesting as if it was a cut of a model diorama. same < Special award > Rikio Nakazawa's “Temporary of Rice Planting” is a work in which the water is drawn and the pier of Shin-Tomei Expwy, which is a night view, is reflected in the rice field, and the strength is felt even in a quiet environment.
In this photo contest, there are many entries from older people who have a relatively long career, but the most noteworthy thing this time is that the youngest 9-year-old boy applied. We expect that as the age group expands, the number of unique and varied works will increase.
This was a jury with a total of 554 entries, including works that took advantage of advanced technology, as well as those that were shot with the strength of your shoulders.