The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) has concluded yet another remarkable year, receiving thousands of submissions. The announcement of winners has left us in awe of the diverse array of beautiful, shocking, authentic, creative, and magical photographs chosen this year.The Nature category, in particular, distinguished itself with captivating moments in wildlife, breathtaking sunsets, and the rare beauty of macro photography. Join us on this captivating 20-photo journey, showcasing a selection of the aforementioned artworks.More info:tokyofotoawards.jpThis post may includeaffiliate links.
The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) has concluded yet another remarkable year, receiving thousands of submissions. The announcement of winners has left us in awe of the diverse array of beautiful, shocking, authentic, creative, and magical photographs chosen this year.
The Nature category, in particular, distinguished itself with captivating moments in wildlife, breathtaking sunsets, and the rare beauty of macro photography. Join us on this captivating 20-photo journey, showcasing a selection of the aforementioned artworks.
More info:tokyofotoawards.jp
This post may includeaffiliate links.
“This photograph breaks boundaries between humans and animals. Showing that animals like humans have their own distinct personalities. The video of this turtle I posted went viral globally reaching over 800 million views across social/media channels as no one had ever seen a turtle blow bubbles while deep in the water out of their mouth. Scientists, marine biologists, and turtle experts were all blown away - never seen anything like it.”
Bored Pandareached out to one of the Gold winners, Ethan Su, who kindly shared more about his breathtaking shot of the night sky. We asked Ethan to share what inspired him to capture this moment.“I was so touched to see the Milky Way with the naked eye for the first time in 2019 and started to learn how to capture it with a camera with the landscape in here,” shared the photographer.
Bored Pandareached out to one of the Gold winners, Ethan Su, who kindly shared more about his breathtaking shot of the night sky. We asked Ethan to share what inspired him to capture this moment.
“I was so touched to see the Milky Way with the naked eye for the first time in 2019 and started to learn how to capture it with a camera with the landscape in here,” shared the photographer.
“This photo represents what nature is capable of doing.”
The Nature category featured diverse moments, from wildlife to macro photography. We were wondering how Ethan decided to showcase Taiwan’s ecological diversity, especially the alpine rhododendron.Ethan replied: “There are different kinds of flowers and trees to be found for my photography composition in different seasons. For the alpine rhododendron, due to the harsh and cold environment, it only blossoms every three years, and rare to see with such good conditions.”
The Nature category featured diverse moments, from wildlife to macro photography. We were wondering how Ethan decided to showcase Taiwan’s ecological diversity, especially the alpine rhododendron.
Ethan replied: “There are different kinds of flowers and trees to be found for my photography composition in different seasons. For the alpine rhododendron, due to the harsh and cold environment, it only blossoms every three years, and rare to see with such good conditions.”
Ethan’s collection highlights stargazing at over 3000m altitude. He shared what measures are taken to combat the light pollution in the park, making it possible to capture the beauty of the night sky.“Some volunteers dedicate their efforts to establishing Hehuan Mountain Dark Sky Park, they educate the tourists and community around this area on how to reduce light pollution to preserve a good place for stargazing. Except for the car light passing through this park, everywhere is dark and good for photography or stargazing,” explained Ethan.
Ethan’s collection highlights stargazing at over 3000m altitude. He shared what measures are taken to combat the light pollution in the park, making it possible to capture the beauty of the night sky.
“Some volunteers dedicate their efforts to establishing Hehuan Mountain Dark Sky Park, they educate the tourists and community around this area on how to reduce light pollution to preserve a good place for stargazing. Except for the car light passing through this park, everywhere is dark and good for photography or stargazing,” explained Ethan.
“A poplar tree submerged in Yedang Lake. It turns golden at sunset and is famous for its golden trees.”
The TIFA celebrates authenticity and creativity. Ethan shared how his photo reflects these values, and if he used any unique techniques to convey the landscape and dark sky he loves.“Shooting in dark conditions without too much noise is a challenge, I use different kinds of shooting techniques, like stacking/tracking/blue hour blend/stitching, for my collection to get good quality results for authenticity and creativity,” wrote Ethan.Lastly, Ethan explained his emotional ties to Hehuan Mountain: “Every time when I reach Hehuan Mt. and say hello to darkness, I can hear my heart beat under the starry night, and enjoy the sound of silence inside my heart. Let this magical, peaceful place and moment wash away any chaos in daily life.”
The TIFA celebrates authenticity and creativity. Ethan shared how his photo reflects these values, and if he used any unique techniques to convey the landscape and dark sky he loves.
“Shooting in dark conditions without too much noise is a challenge, I use different kinds of shooting techniques, like stacking/tracking/blue hour blend/stitching, for my collection to get good quality results for authenticity and creativity,” wrote Ethan.
Lastly, Ethan explained his emotional ties to Hehuan Mountain: “Every time when I reach Hehuan Mt. and say hello to darkness, I can hear my heart beat under the starry night, and enjoy the sound of silence inside my heart. Let this magical, peaceful place and moment wash away any chaos in daily life.”
“In southeastern Georgia, United States, as water breathed life into the Cypress trees, summer met winter, and sunlight infused nature with an artistic touch, the park was a living outdoor art exhibit, with nature’s masterpieces on display at every turn.Fenqiang Liu is a fine art nature photographer based in Orlando, Florida. His work captures breathtaking moments of natural beauty and transforms them into captivating art pieces. With an education and experience in drawing, Chinese literature, cinema, and photography, Liu utilizes his unique blend of cultural influences from both the East and West, along with his artistic background and mastery of photography, to express his thoughts and emotions in a distinct and meaningful way. He has achieved resounding success in photography and earned numerous prestigious international photo awards.”
“2 young adult lions having a tender moment with one of the tribe’s kittens.Jacques-André Dupont is a passionate Montreal photographer whose work focuses on wildlife and nature. His work has been featured in several major media like Canadian Geographic, National Geographic, Africa Geographic, Wildlife Photographic, Outdoor Photography, Paris Match, the London Telegraph, China News, La Pravda, etc. His pictures have been selected/or won several photo competitions internationally. And they have been exhibited in several countries around the world. With his photography he only wants to achieve one simple goal: bring the beauty of nature into light.”
“This series of photos is about the Canadian winter Rockies, winter is the best time to have some shots there and the most beautiful time of the year!I am a Landscape Photographer in Banff National Park Area, Canada.”
“Waiting for the sun to set, lions are getting ready to hunt.Jacques-André Dupont is a passionate Montreal photographer whose work focuses on wildlife and nature. His work has been featured in several major medias like Canadian Geographic, National Geographic, Africa Geographic, Widllife Photographic, Outdoor Photography, Paris Match, the London Telegraph, China News, La Pravda, etc. His pictures have been selected/or won several photo competitions internationally. And they have been been exhibited in several countries around the world. With is photography he only wants to achieve one simple goal: bring the beauty of nature into light.”
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“In the heart of the Madagascar forest, a curious lemur holds emerald-green vanilla leaves in its paws, a fragrant and enchanting treasure hidden among the branches. The crowned lemur blends harmoniously into the surrounding environment, embodying the sweetness and beauty of the lush Malagasy rainforest with eyes full of wonder.Marcello Galleano, an entrepreneur in the field of nutraceuticals and herbal medicine, has always been a lover of nature and adventure trips. He has visited more than 85 countries worldwide and collaborates with non-profit associations in Africa and South America. Passionate about wildlife photography, he loves to capture the most incredible moments that the various environments offer and share the beauty of the world.”
“Tidal flats that are exposed during low tides, reveal an intricate network of water channels in varying shades of aqua. The massive tidal movements, reaching up to 12 meters, create a dynamic landscape of winding water paths and contrasting shifting sands. This image is a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature, showcasing the mesmerizing spectacle of the largest tidal movements in the Southern Hemisphere.Julie Kenny honed her photographic skills in analog-based film photography, utilizing 35mm, medium, and large format cameras during her studies at TAFE. After completing an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science in Photography, Julie furthered her studies at Edith Cowan University, undertaking a Bachelor of Communications and Diploma of Education. More recently, Julie merged her knowledge of traditional mediums with new technologies, gaining a commercial drone license. Since this undertaking, her work has strongly focused on highlighting the beauty of regional locations.”
“Leafy sea dragon that listed as a near threatened species and endemic to Australia. It was always difficult to find them due to mimicking the surrounding kelp although their size of 40 cm even. It is one of the most beautiful elaborate mimicry creatures on the earth.I am working as a researcher at a medical company but I want to concentrate on shooting in 2022.”
“During my expedition to Antarctica, I met and took a series of photos with magnificent King Penguins. Observation of the colony, their habits, and communication brought great pleasure and interest in the further study of these amazing animals. There are 450,000 pairs of King Penguins in South Georgia, which is about half the world’s population. The island has more than 30 colonies in total.”
“This is Mikura Island. 190 kilometers south of Tokyo, Japan. A rare place where people and dolphins can coexist.”
“Location: Moalboal Sardine run is just like a painting of nature with shape keeps changing every second, sometimes like a wall, sometimes looks both chaotic and organized, sometimes like the sky with stars in the sea It depends on the way we interact with them.”
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