Sacred trees II
Sacred Trees II is a series of light painting photographs of ancient trees. Each image was taken after sunset or under moonlight, with exposures of five to twenty minutes. During each exposure the trees were painted with several flashlights fitted with colour gels. The finished works are presented as prints measuring 24 by 30 inches, with colours and forms arranged carefully within each frame. The series reflects an old Japanese belief that trees, rocks and water are resting places of gods, and it seeks to show the spiritual presence of nature.
Sacred trees II Photography by Yoshimi Sugiyama has been featured as a creative example of communication design by the A' Design Awards. Sacred trees II Photography earned the Bronze A' Design Award in Photography and Photo Manipulation Design in 2022. The A' Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design award which rewards excellent design of portraits, landscapes, still lifes, photojournalism, fashion shots, architectural images, wildlife captures, sports events and more.
