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A mountain illuminated by the aurora

A magical aurora gently illuminates Kirkjufell, Iceland's famed mountain. The sound of the gushing waterfall and the still lake surface blend with the lights in the night sky, making it feel as if you've stepped into a fairytale world.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Honorable Mention

Landscapes

Professional

A mountain illuminated by the aurora

A magical aurora gently illuminates Kirkjufell, Iceland's famed mountain. The sound of the gushing waterfall and the still lake surface blend with the lights in the night sky, making it feel as if you've stepped into a fairytale world.

About Artist

Yoshiki Fujiwara

A photographer with an unusual background as a former professional snowboarder. He won second place in the People category of the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest and has won numerous awards in domestic and international contests such as IPA and TIFA. In 2024, he will become the first Japanese ambassador for DxO Labs (France), which develops photo development software such as PhotoLab, PureRaw, and Nik Collection. He is involved in a wide range of activities, including providing and reviewing photos to companies and camera and lens manufacturers, and contributing to the monthly magazine Digital Camera Magazine. https://www.yoshiki-fujiwara.com

Yoshiki Fujiwara

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Architecture, Landscapes, Nature, Travel

Location

Japan

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