Honorable Mention
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DESCRIPTION
Taken within Tokyo's dynamic Roppongi district, this photo defies the typical 'Street' category expectations. It unveils the soul of urban existence as the lens peers upon a hidden alleyway among the towering skyscrapers. Two impeccably dressed men capture attention within a garage, engaged in a conversation that beckons intrigue. Nearby, a bustling parking lot pulses with the ceaseless movement of vehicles, creating a captivating choreography within the city's core. Under the soft neon embrace of streetlights, the scene is illuminated with an almost ethereal quality, adding an air of enigma. This photograph, while a 'Street' entry, transcends conventions, freezing a moment that encapsulates Tokyo's unique blend of tranquility and chaos, offering a fresh perspective on Roppongi. AUTHOR
Peter-Paul de Meijer (born in 1987 in Sluis, the Netherlands) is combining a medical career (he is a part-time general practitioner) with one in photography. Success in photography came early, being awarded the second prize in the prestigious Nike Sweetspot photo competition, shortly after starting photography in 2007. De Meijer’s work was recognized by a number of outdoor magazines for whom he became a frequent contributor in the following years. During this period, he combined personal work with commercial assignments for various companies in the outdoors industry such as Red Bull, O’Neill and Motion Analysis.More recently De Meijer has been shifting his photographic interests towards travel and interior photography. In 2011 he started an on-going collaboration with 3 star Michelin chef Sergio Herman. His work has been featured in a variety of editorial magazines, such as Traveller’s World (Europe), Whitebook (China) and Powder Magazine (USA), amongst others.
