PHOTO CONTEST
Grand Prize
Photographer
Ms. Yoko Yamano
Comment from the Award Winner
Thank you very much for the Grand Prize, which is a great honor for me. I am very surprised. Ever since I was a little girl, my mother used to cook by using Miwa Somen for me and I loved it so much. Now that I am a mother, I am the one who makes it for my daughter. This photo is a snapshot of my daily life where I was able to capture the happy smile of my daughter who loves somen.
A word from the judges.
・The scene of her daughter vigorously eating the somen noodles is very lovely. It makes me think that her daughter must indeed love somen, and I strongly feel the love she has for her daughter.
・First of all, I could directly feel how they were enjoying eating the somen. I chose this one because I could imagine the photographer having fun and enjoying the shooting scene with the girl.I thought the goodness of the moment was well-captured in this single shot.
・You can clearly see that she is enjoying eating the somen noodles. You can tell that the person in the child's line of sight is laughing together with her. This photo makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Runner-Up Grand Prize
Photographer
Ms. Erika Goto
Comments from the award winners
I was very surprised to be selected as the runner-up. I had seen the high-level quality of photo entries on your website, and I didn’t expect it would be us! We are honored. Thank you so much!I would like to continue to serve delicious Miwa Somen to my daughters. Thank you very much for this opportunity.
A word from the judges.
・This feels nostalgic, yet properly current. It is very good because it gives a glimpse of a mindset that has been passed down from the old days.
・The sisters sipping somen noodles on the porch was very nostalgic and told a story. The photo itself is beautiful and made me wish I could go back to the countryside and eat somen noodles on the porch, so I chose this one.
・In addition to the expression of the sisters happily eating together, the beauty of the photo was wonderful. I also liked the care taken to properly capture the Miwa Somen package on the edge of the screen.
Judge's Special Prize
Photographer
Ms. Harumi Mori
Comment from the Award Winner
I am very happy to have received this award from among all the wonderful photos entered in the contest. Somen is convenient when you are busy because it cooks quickly, and I would like to continue eating it in many different arrangements. Thank you very much for your time.
A word from the judges.
・The atmosphere is good. The photo is top quality. It is just a good picture that evokes not only summer but also good times.
・The atmosphere of the photo evoked a coolness, and it smelled of summer. The cucumber enhances the somen and the feeling of summer, and I think it is a very beautiful photo.
・I love how you captured the somen itself in a cool and unadorned way. I can imagine that you pay a lot of attention to dishes and the tableware.
Overview.
Application Period
February 5, 2021 (Friday) - March 15, 2021 (Monday)
Prize Money
| Grand Prize | 100,000 yen |
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| Runner-Up Grand Prize | 50,000 yen |
| Judges Special Prize | 30,000 yen |
Application Rules
Details
| Entry Requirements | Photographs must have been shot within up to 3 years prior to the date of entry |
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| Application Deadline | Monday, March 15, 2021 |
| Screening of Entries | All entries will be selected through a strict screening process. Please note that we will not respond to any inquiries regarding the screening process. |
| Publication of Entries | Photos will be uploaded to the website. Winners will also be notified in advance. |
| Handling of Entries | We will handle all entries with the utmost care and responsibility from receipt to selection and publication. However, we will not compensate for any lost or damaged entries. Please be aware that we will not be returning the submitted works after the selection. |
| Use of Submitted Works | (1) Please be aware that by submitting your work, you are agreeing to allow us to use it on this website free of charge. (2) We may process your work for publication on our website due to editorial restrictions or considerations (e.g., differences in color or size, blurring or cropping of people or objects in the background or parts of the work that cannot be published, etc.). |
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