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Climbing

The last snow of spring fell on the first morning of my arrival in Japan. Later, the sun emerged and quickly melted it away. I saw a man climbing onto the bridge, a symbol of everyone's struggles in a vast metropolis. Above him, the skyscraper rose so high it seemed to claim the entire sky.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

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Street

Professional

Climbing

The last snow of spring fell on the first morning of my arrival in Japan. Later, the sun emerged and quickly melted it away. I saw a man climbing onto the bridge, a symbol of everyone's struggles in a vast metropolis. Above him, the skyscraper rose so high it seemed to claim the entire sky.

About Artist

Zili Zhang

Zili Zhang is a fine art photographer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. He finds beauty both nearby and far in travels, seeking simplicity in nature and chaotic streets. It is his earnest wish to connect people through images the he creates. His work embodies his motto of "Simple. Beautiful. Meaningful.”

Zili Zhang

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature, Street

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United States of America

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