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The snow covered Izumo seen from the window of the air-plane was just so refreshing that I felt myself purified as if landing on to the holy ground. Driving for one hour and half from the air port, I went through a long tunnel jus like the womb of a huge dragon. Having passed quiet country village, I headed forth into a hilly cedar mountain. I couldn't help sensing god's presence there. I pushed my way through the deep snow, there appeared Kanayago-jinja. (the guardian deity of iron). I had to climb the steep approach to the shrine. Snow was swept clean around the shrine and I saw names of worshippers praying for the success of their Kera making were recorded in a note-book. I simply felt a strong impulse to observe how iron be made. Having opened door, there I found Tatara.

Tomasz Gudzowaty est né en 1971. Il est diplômé en droit à l’Université de Varsovie. Il s’intéresse particulièrement à la photographie humaniste et à la forme classique de l’essai photographique réalisé en noir et blanc. Au début de sa carrière, il réalisait surtout des photos de nature auxquelles il doit ses premiers succès internationaux. Ensuite, il s’est tourné vers le reportage social. Depuis quelques années, il se concentre sur la photographie sportive.