2021 Chichibugahama Beach Contest:
Instagram Category
Grand Prize
Theme: A) Natural Beauty">
- @weapon._.sxaxnxd "White Sun"
Theme: A) Natural Beauty - Judges' Comments:
This piece has a mysteriousness that makes the viewer able to see their own sensibilities in everything.
In the sea, in the sand, in ice, even in the stars in outer space.
First Prize
Theme: A) Natural Beauty">- @avonnuta "Silver Sea"
Theme: A) Natural Beauty - Judges' Comments:
Masterful in its deceptively simple composition. A testament to the photographer's artistic sense. 
Theme: B) Reflections of Sea and Sky">- @_____.slat "The Twins' Balloons"
Theme: B) Reflections of Sea and Sky - Judges' Comments:
The reflection of the twins and the balloons makes it appear as though there are four children and two sets of balloons. The twins' hoods, the color of the balloons, and the overall color tone make the photo feel fantastical.
Theme: C) Majestic Sunsets">- @naoki.flat.j "Come!!"
Theme: C) Majestic Sunsets - Judges' Comments:
A fresh take on a common angle. You can feel the trust between the dog and its owner.
Honorable Mentions
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Theme: A) Natural Beauty">- @doi_natsumi_ "Passage of Light"
Theme: A) Natural Beauty - Judges' Comments:
A lone woman stopped in a world of blue.
The photo draws you in, making the viewer want to run up to join her.
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Theme: B) Reflections of Sea and Sky">- @kamikoji "Killer Technique"
Theme: B) Reflections of Sea and Sky - Judges' Comments:
A fun piece. It looks as though it could almost be a frame from an anime.
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Theme: C) Majestic Sunsets">- @maki3_quattro "Road of Light"
Theme: C) Majestic Sunsets - Judges' Comments:
It makes the viewer want to stay until the sun fully sets.