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Sakaki matsuri Festival of Fire
Mitsu Maeda
Japan
Shooting situations
This image was taken at Saku City's Sasaki Festival in Nagano Prefecture, one of the three major fire festivals in Shinshu. I wanted to capture the spirit of the men participating in the festivities and convey the intensity of the feelings that the locals experience during this important festival.
*The works and comments that have been selected are expressions of views and opinions of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organizer.
Sakaki matsuri Festival of Fire
Mitsu Maeda
Japan
Shooting situations
This image was taken at Saku City's Sasaki Festival in Nagano Prefecture, one of the three major fire festivals in Shinshu. I wanted to capture the spirit of the men participating in the festivities and convey the intensity of the feelings that the locals experience during this important festival.
*The works and comments that have been selected are expressions of views and opinions of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organizer.