In the Presence of Buddha

Photographer

YOSHIAKI KUDO

Category

Fine Art Photography - Religious

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Japan

Photographed at Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka, Japan, this image captures the immense reclining Buddha rising above a group of smaller statues in the foreground. I was drawn to the contrast in scale between the quiet, monumental presence of the Buddha and the figures below. The softly blurred foreground creates a sense of depth, while the Buddha's closed eyes and calm expression bring stillness to the scene. Through this composition, I wanted to express the feeling of standing in the presence of something far greater than ourselves.