Photo Division" Honorable Mention Award

Takao Ezaki / Enduring wind and snow

Subject / Location / Period
Sapporo Pebble / Sapporo City Museum, January 2024

Comment
The Museum, with its interesting appearance that has withstood the wind and snow for many years, is my favorite building.

Tetsuhiro SAKAGUCHI / Fierce Running

Subject / Location / Time
Horse Culture in Hokkaido / Otogi Town, January 2021

Comment
The "horse chase," which has become a winter tradition in Hokkaido, is a spectacular scene with large horses galloping through a cloud of snow.

Hiroaki Uesugi / overlooking the dome

Subject / Location / Time
Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome / Wakkanai Park, May 2023

Comments
This is the breakwater dome seen from Wakkanai Park. I was impressed by the deer walking in the gentle spring sunlight.

Shuji Kamimura / Ishikari River in the western sunlight in spring

Subject / Location / Time
Ishikari River / Hamacho, Ishikari City, April 2020

Comment
The Ishikari River, which originates on the western slope of Mt. The Ishikari River has traveled 268 kilometers, passing through 22 cities, towns, and villages.

Shinobu Maekawa / Kiyoku konkontou

Subject / Location / Period
Fukidashi Spring in Kyogoku / Kyogoku Town, August 2024

Comment
It was fantastic to see the haze caused by the water vapor.

Mizue Tsuyama / Kutsukimete nano

Subject / Place and time
Concrete arch bridges of the former Japan National Railways Shihoro Line / Aza-Nukabira Genzengo, Kamishihoro Town, October 2023

Comments
The Tausubetsu Bridge over Lake Nukabira, which was opened in 1939 and sunk into the lake due to the construction of a dam, is also known as the "Phantom Bridge" because it can be seen and hidden depending on changes in the water level. Even after more than 80 years, its decayed appearance still moves our hearts. It is a treasure that we hope will remain forever.

YUKEI WATANABE / Morning on the Marsh

Subject / Location / Period
Uryunuma Marsh / Uryunuma Marsh, June 2023

Comment
I walked along the wooden path, feeling the morning dew on the marsh grass under my feet.

Toru Hino / The Garden in the City

Subject / Location / Time
Sapporo Soft Stone / Sapporo, June 2024

Comments
I photographed the massive Sapporo Pebble Stone building of the Sapporo Museum of History and the roses of the Cinq Garden in Odori Park adjacent to the building. The Cinq Garden is one of the few beautiful gardens in Japan located in the center of Sapporo, a city of 2 million people. It is always well cared for, and the efforts of the black gardener are evident. It is a flower garden made possible by the people behind the scenes.
I think this landscape is a splendid harmony with the roses, which is possible only with the dignified atmosphere of the museum. Who could ask for more ! （Who could ask for more !)

Matsumi Kamazawa / Sunset view of Notsuke Peninsula

Subject / Location / Time
Notsuke Peninsula and Uchise-bune / Notsuke Peninsula, July 2024

Comment
The first time I visited the Notsuke Peninsula in summer, the Ezo Kanzo were in full bloom. As I was photographing the Ezo kanzo under the setting sun, I suddenly heard a rustling sound. A deer suddenly appeared and began to eat the flowers. I was able to capture a beautiful evening scene as I watched the people admiring the flowers and the animals feeding on them.

Noriyuki Hatahata / Enduring a huge block of ice

Subject / Location / Period
Concrete arch bridges of the former Japan National Railways Shihoro Line / Lake Nukabira Tausubetsu River Bridge, February 2020

Comment
I was moved by the scene of the phantom bridges floating and sinking in Lake Nukabira, lifting huge blocks of ice, depending on the season.

hokkaido_photonao / dynamic

Subject / Location / Time of year
Lake Mashu / Lake Mashu Observation Deck 3, June 2024

Comment
The sight of the mist cascading into Lake Mashu and moving like a living creature in the morning sun was breathtaking.

michi312ant / A path of light leading to the sea

Subject / Location / Time
Shakotan Peninsula and Cape Kamui / Ebisu Iwa and Daikoku Iwa, Yoichi Town, September 2024

Comment
I went down to the seashore to take this close-up photograph. The sunlight hitting the surface of the sea was dazzling and divine. The sunrise from this location was a memorable scene. Starting from the pre-dawn blue hour sky to the time of sunrise, it was a very beautiful sight. I would like to visit again in a different season.

Nogu_1022 / Drift Ice Town

Subject / Location / Time
Drift Ice and Garinko / Monbetsu City, February 2024

Comment
Garinko 2. 3 is a new ship, but actually I like 2 better. Because the form and body color are wonderful. ❤️

now_forest / The sun rises, then and now

Subject / Place and time of shooting
Medieval mansion in Kaminokuni / Kaminokuni-cho, Iouzan Shrine, August 2024

Comment
I photographed the moment when the rising sun and the torii gate overlap on a midsummer morning. It is a spectacular view that I would like to pass down to future generations.

chi_cchia / Ryuunkaku in spring

Subject / Location / Time of year
Cherry trees along Shizunai Nijumen Road / Shin-Hidaka Town, May 2022

Comments
Ryuunkaku was built at the end of the Nijumadori cherry tree-lined road in the town where I was born and raised as a guesthouse for the Imperial Ranch. 7 km of cherry trees line the road, and as you can see in this photo, it is a spot that I would like visitors to view with the cherry trees from a little distance.