This nature photographer believes the process is more important than results.
Who is Matsumoto Norio?
This is the mountain Matsumoto wanted in the same frame as the northern lights.
What is Mt. Denali?
This is how many years it took Matsumoto to get the photo.
What is two years?
This moon phase was chosen for its balance of light and darkness.
What is a half-moon?
This person was a famous nature photographer who died in Russia.
Who is Hoshino Michio?
This natural phenomenon in the sky was the main subject of Matsumoto’s photo.
What are the northern lights?
This is where Matsumoto camped during his photo project.
Where is the foot of Mt. Denali?
This is the total number of days he waited for the perfect moment.
What is 64 days?
This kind of light was needed to show both the northern lights and the mountain.
What is moonlight?
This is what caused Hoshino Michio's death.
What is a bear attack?
This is the reason Matsumoto wanted to take the photo.
What is to honor Hoshino Michio?
This is the number of winter camping trips Matsumoto made.
What is three?
This is when Matsumoto finally took the picture.
When is February 2001?
This is the reason a full moon was not used.
What is too bright?
This is the country where Hoshino Michio lost his life.
Where is Russia?