. >> by the end of her 20s, ninagowa had roamed through nearly 20 countries. she shunned picturesque landscapes for objects that moved her, no matter how mundane they seemed. >> translator: even when i was at the foot of the himalayas, i was not interested in the majestic scenery, i was taking a close-up of a cup in my hand. i don't have the mindset i should be photographing gorgeous scenery just because i traveled all the way to be there. i think part of it has to do with my personality. >> reporter: she was beginning to establish her own style. in japan, her reputation continued to grow, and before long, she was one of the most acclaimed photographers in the country. in 2007, ninagawa gave birth to her first child, a boy. this event drastically influenced her photographic style. in a book published in 2010, she turned her camera away from colorful images to dark and gloomy subjects. even the flowers appear shadowy and somber, and the picture of this goldfish emphasizes its animalistic grotesqueness. >> translator: i was really annoyed by the general notion t