Chapter 24 Chapter One

Among the many photography magazines, "Camera·Japan", which was first published, holds the most popular annual photography competition. Its prize money is 300,000 yen.In this era of soaring prices, this bonus seems not so attractive, but it is welcomed and valued by people in the industry because the annual competition can recruit first-class works in China.The nominees are also quite honored. Especially social photographers are mostly the winners of this competition.Mr. K, who was active in the Vietnam battlefield and carried out a large number of on-site photo reports, promoted anti-war activities, and called for environmental protection with the theme of public nuisance after the war, was one of the winners.

In this year's 30th Grand Prix, more than 2,000 color and black and white photos were received.There are more masterpieces than previous years, which fully proves its weight in the minds of the public. The judges of the competition are three masters, and the only black and white work selected is the work entitled "Baixu Bridge · 24 Hours" in a group of five photos. The Shirasu Bridge on the Sumida River is full of people from morning to night, and many people have photographed it.However, the authors of the selected works this time have taken pictures of different poses of various people from their unique perspectives, and they are quite innovative, so they are extraordinary.

The author's name is Masahisa Namhara, 29 years old. "Is this person really the one who stayed on an uninhabited island for almost a month before taking a successful photo?" A voter recalled and asked. "The last time he took a picture of a hungry wild dog walking back and forth in the ruins was good, this time it's taken to another level!" "The characters he photographed did not become an accessory of the bridge, but to a greater extent, it made people realize the true meaning of life." Other voters echoed. "Anyway, this is a long-lost masterpiece!"

For Taguchi, the editor-in-chief of "Camera Japan", he likes to discover new works by newcomers.Last year and the year before last, there were no newcomers or new works for two consecutive years. "What kind of person is this, I really want to meet." Taguchi pushed his glasses and said with a smile.