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pathos in the midst of light and darkness

People are overwhelmed by separation, anguish, sadness, etc. and go through life looking for a little light. Some people are oblivious to that little light, while others, as in this photo, realize the light and desperately try to seek salvation.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Nominee

Street

Non Professional

pathos in the midst of light and darkness

People are overwhelmed by separation, anguish, sadness, etc. and go through life looking for a little light. Some people are oblivious to that little light, while others, as in this photo, realize the light and desperately try to seek salvation.

About Artist

Michiro Konishi

Through monochrome street snapshots, I am working on the following three themes: 1. Street snapshots 2. Expressing human emotions 3. Expressing Japanese culture

Michiro Konishi

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Street

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Japan

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