Awai : Movement and Stillness
This photo was born from capturing the rocks on the rocky shore (or tide pools) with a long exposure using a telephoto focal length. Focus stacking was used in the process.
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
2026Honorable Mention
Landscapes
Professional
Awai : Movement and Stillness
This photo was born from capturing the rocks on the rocky shore (or tide pools) with a long exposure using a telephoto focal length. Focus stacking was used in the process.
About Artist
Daiju Aoki
Daiju Aoki is a photographer whose work is guided by the concept of finding and capturing the beauty in the awai—the subtle, delicate nuances that exist within contrasts. Based in Kanagawa, he actively presents his photography on the international stage and continues to build a strong body of work and achievements. In Japan, he works under the name Hitori Shirahu.
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