The key facts
- The top prize of the Nikkor contest went to Mayumi Takeuchi for an underwater shot taken from less than a meter away from a jellyfish
- The jury called the shot a “miracle”; the photographer used a wide-angle lens, a waterproof housing, and a flash
- Gold in the Nature category went to Koichi Ikeda for a photo of two owls taken with an 800 mm lens
Results of the contest held since 1953
Japan has announced the results of the annual Nikkor photo contest, which has been held since 1953. Both amateurs and professional photographers take part in it. The competition covers several categories, with cash and other prizes provided for the winners.
Top prize — for an underwater shot
The top prize was won by Mayumi Takeuchi of Kanagawa Prefecture. She took the winning shot underwater, using a wide-angle lens, a sturdy waterproof camera housing, and a flash. During the shoot, the distance between the photographer and the jellyfish was less than one meter. The jury described this frame as a “miracle.”
The Nature category
The Gold award in the Nature category went to Koichi Ikeda of Fukuoka. He managed to capture two flying owls at a moment when the birds look like reflections of each other in a mirror. According to Nikon, the shot was taken with a super-telephoto lens with a focal length of 800 mm.
Other awards
The Silver award in the Nature category went to Keiko Negishi. The bronze prize winners were Masato Nakata, Yasuyuki Konishi, and Akira Sato.
