I decided a few months ago to take part in the World Sports Photography Awards, one of the major global contests celebrating excellence in sports photography, and I’m proud to be among the 2026 finalists.
This photo was taken this June, the day before the NIAS Pro 2025, at Sorake Beach. On the day before the official contest, we had a good swell running all day long, with consistent, high-quality waves.
I stayed in the water for almost three hours with my Canon EOS R3 and Canon EF 8–15mm fisheye, shooting with my
@liquideyewaterhousings C5100. Just under an hour before sunset, I decided to get out of the water to mount the CF685 flash housing. A few minutes later, I was back in the lineup to capture this beautiful moment of
@yuji_morii
The beauty of shooting with flash inside the barrel is unmatched. Using a slower shutter speed allows the water to stay alive with motion, while the flash freezes and perfectly illuminates Yuji’s face.
Inside the barrel, with the sun positioned behind a curtain of cascading water reflecting through the wave, it feels like shooting in a studio. 📸
@liquidbarrel #wspa26
@worldsportsphotographyawards