Inspiration

"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.

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.

The shoot posed some challenges due to the low sea fog that occurred on the day limiting how high I could fly without having haze/fog affect the image. However, the subtle light created by the fog worked in my favour giving an incredible soft pastel colour pallet instead of the bright vivid colours usually achieved at this location... read more.

While looking at the rushing river in the gorge, I noticed the small branch, which surprisingly had not been swept away by the current. It is typical of my photography that my compositions are very intuitive. I catch sight of something and then I try to arrange an image from it... read more.

My first intent was to transcribe the subtle palette of tones covered by the trees during this season. The light fog of this humid day reduced the contrast of the image, thus contributing to a certain softness in the rendering. Although the colors of the trees were pleasant, I wanted to highlight the diversity of shapes of this forest seen from above by... read more.