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Chia-Chieh Yang
Eyes to the Sky
During the end of Buddhist Lent in a village in Laos, young novice monks gather at a temple to witness the launch of a single homemade rocket. As it ascends into the sky, their gazes rise in unison, capturing a fleeting moment of wonder, curiosity, and shared anticipation.
Awards
Photographer of the Year Contest
2026Discovery of the Year
People
Non Professional
Eyes to the Sky
During the end of Buddhist Lent in a village in Laos, young novice monks gather at a temple to witness the launch of a single homemade rocket. As it ascends into the sky, their gazes rise in unison, capturing a fleeting moment of wonder, curiosity, and shared anticipation.
About Artist
Chia-Chieh Yang
My photography journey began with travel, capturing fragments of the people and places I encountered to share with friends and family. Trained under a mentor rooted in salon photography, I photographed everything before gravitating toward documentary and street work, shaped by that compositional discipline. I prefer observing from a distance, waiting for a decisive moment rather than directing it. In 2017, an image of mine was shortlisted in HIPA's "The Moment" category—my first major recognition, and the first time my mentor gave it his full approval. My work has also earned honors at IPA, BIFA, TIFA, Monochrome Award, Urban Photo Award, the New York Photography Awards, and other international competitions.
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