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Above the Brink

At 3,000 meters above sea level, Taiwan’s military rescue trainees face freezing winds and rugged terrain. Carrying heavy gear, they move through fog and riverbeds to complete rescue drills. These images reflect their courage and resolve — rescue never retreats, no matter the challenge.

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Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

Bronze

Documentary

Non Professional

Honorable Mention

Humanity

Non Professional

Above the Brink

At 3,000 meters above sea level, Taiwan’s military rescue trainees face freezing winds and rugged terrain. Carrying heavy gear, they move through fog and riverbeds to complete rescue drills. These images reflect their courage and resolve — rescue never retreats, no matter the challenge.

About Artist

Su Yu Hsuan

I am a photojournalist and visual storyteller with the Youth Daily News under Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense. My work focuses on documenting military training, joint exercises, disaster-relief operations, and major missions, capturing the professionalism, resilience, and authentic moments of Taiwan’s armed forces. Through visual storytelling, I strive to reveal the courage, discipline, and humanity behind military life. During my free time, I enjoy traveling and photographing the beauty I encounter along the way—preserving fleeting moments and transforming them into lasting stories.

Su Yu Hsuan

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, People, Photojournalism, Photojournalism, Street, Travel

Location

Taiwan

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