Inspiration

The image was taken in November 2023 in Holbav, Romania. I was at a photo tour with other photographers from my country, because in that time of the year the nature was beautiful and colorful. The weather in the first two days was not favorable for photography. It was raining a lot and the atmosphere was very grey, but we were lucky on our third day. read more.

Many believe that specialising in niche photography can be beneficial for photographers, on the other hand, covering various subjects helps one's creativity and can make financial sense. I have always had a keen interest in nature, this influenced my decision to study natural sciences. Five years of university studies instilled in me an appreciation of nature and especially, of the intricacy and the beauty of trees, so not surprisingly the trees featured heavily at the start of my photographic journey... read more.

The ice that covers Lake St-Louis usually breaks up against the shores of the island, forming spectacular scales. That was much less so that day. Usually, I prefer to dwell on the reflections that populate the puddles. I saw one promising... read more.

This year has been challenging for many, with unstable economies, political insecurities, and for many, personal setbacks. All these test our resilience and put strains on our lives. How we deal with it all is different for everyone but for me seeking support from loved ones and concentrating on photography helps me to stay grounded. read more.

I loved the bare branch leading into the frame from the bottom left; here it seems to connect to the tree to the right, which in turn is holding hands with the one on the left of the frame, where it leads the eye down and into the center again. This compositional technique, done by careful juxtaposition, visually connects elements of a scene to make pleasing connections that were just not there. It's tricking the mind into seeing patterns where there are none; the art of playing with pareidolia. read more.