Photographing a Photographer by Christopher Johnson

Perched atop the summit of Mauna Kea, the photographer sought inspiration amidst the biting cold of a cloudless sunset. When the landscape failed to yield the expected scenic drama, a shift in perspective revealed the striking silhouette of a fellow photographer capturing the sunrise. This serendipitous encounter transformed a challenging environment into a moment of creative clarity. The resulting image is a poignant study of the observer observed, capturing the quiet dedication of a peer against the vast, ethereal backdrop of the Hawaiian sky, ultimately earning recognition for its narrative depth and spontaneous composition.