Hiroshi Mizoguchi / 溝口 寛

Ten Years of Forest Light

I primarily photograph landscapes and starry nights. In particular, documenting the Himebotaru (fireflies) is my life’s work—a journey of observation and photography I have pursued every year for over a decade. I am deeply passionate about capturing the delicate interplay of darkness and light, preserving not only the image but the very atmosphere of these nightly encounters. Recently, as their habitats have come under threat, I have begun advocating for their conservation to local authorities, utilizing the knowledge and insights I have gained over the years.tmosphere of these fleeting nightly encounters.

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森の灯し火 十年の記録

新潟を拠点に主に風景や星景写真を撮影しています。特に、10年以上にわたって毎年撮影・観察を続けている姫蛍 / ヒメボタルの撮影は、私のライフワークです。夜の闇と光が織りなす繊細な光景を、その場の空気感ごと写真という形に残すことに情熱を注いでいます。また、近年はヒメボタルの生活圏がおびやかされることも少なくなく、これまでに培った知見を活かせればと思い自治体等へ保護を呼びかける活動も始めました。