The Sun Also Rises
Photographer
Taro Ishii
Category
Nature Photography - Sunrise/ Sunset
Company
Submission Group
Professional
Year
2026
Country / Region
Japan
This photograph was taken from the summit of Mt. Fuji, capturing the moment when the morning light breaks through the sea of clouds at dawn.
The golden rays piercing the mist symbolize the strength of nature.
In Japan, the sunrise seen from Mt. Fuji is revered as sacred and is called Goraikō.
Credits
Photographer / Company
Panagiotis Dalagiorgos
Category
Nature Photography - Macro
Country / Region
Greece
Photographer / Company
Luís Viegas Mendonça
Category
Fine Art Photography - Nudes
Country / Region
Portugal
Photographer / Company
Michael Paul
Category
Nature Photography - Wildlife
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Leslie Robins
Category
Special Category - Event Photography
Country / Region
United States