Inspiration

The snow fell during the night and the sky was veiled by clouds that evaporated. I decided to work with this soft light and a long focal length to make a large part of the relief invisible. The absence of shadows highlights the graphics, lines, and colored dots, and the long focal length flattens the planes. It reminds me of Chinese paintings from the end of the first millennium, such as those by Dong Yuan... read more.

The intensity of the waves, and the strong rain made it a little more difficult than I expected. The waves were too strong to feel safe, and the water droplets made it hard to keep my lens clean during a long exposure. I read more.

"Abyss I" has garnered numerous awards, including first prize in the nature category at PX3 Paris, and the series itself has received some awards. I knew instantly upon capturing the image that it would be good. The movement of the wave on the reef was particularly compelling, somewhat isolated from the rest of the image... read more.

Photography for many amateurs and professionals quickly becomes a passion. A camera is a very powerful tool that enables us to capture a moment in time and a place, but also allows us to express more, our creativity and vision. Cameras have always been around me since an early age, and as I spent all my summer holidays by the sea, no wonder that the sea holds the biggest fascination for me... read more.

This photo is a product of discovery, of visiting again and again a vast and visually rich location in search of the right conditions to obtain it. The best time of the year to visit the location is in autumn and winter, when it is cold. But that is not enough... read more.