“My country is still unknown to the world and has many stereotypes. If I were to describe my country to a person who knows nothing about it, I would say: Kyrgyzstan is like Switzerland 100 years ago, and 5 times bigger. It has more than 2000 lakes, 40000 rivers and 93% is mountain.”
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“Getting fired was one of the best things that happened to me. They pushed me out of the cliff. So I just went all-in and pursued photography full-time. The situation I was in was far from perfect, but I was in for the challenge. I remember moments when I just had enough money to feed Rango (my dog). I was hungry, but I was happy that I at least had enough for him.”
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“During my studies, I landed a 9-5 finance job, which I eventually quit to pursue my passion for art and photography because I felt trapped and unfulfilled. When I decided I couldn’t waste more time in a corporate job, I simply told myself to get a one-way ticket and see the options that were out there. I knew it was not going to be easy, but I was more determined than ever to make this happen for myself.”
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“I love to show others my beautiful home, no matter the season. Though now with the snow, I made sure to preserve the deep tones during post-processing, providing a nice contrast to the white of the snow. The curve in the road is easy to see from the chosen perspective and also shows the slope covered in trees. Going up just a few meters was enough to showcase this.”
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“Somewhere deep inside, I have felt from the very beginning that this is my calling. Photography and adventures in nature fulfill me and make me happier. I find myself wherever I go, and that is the most important thing for me.”
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“What fascinates me the most about photography is that you can capture a moment in your life forever. A photograph is also like a play button for adventure, bringing you more unexpected situations.”
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“I couldn’t trust my own eyes. I saw something I had never seen before: unbelievably shaped clouds, like huge drops of water, being held up by the sky, threatening to fall down but magically being held. It honestly felt like being in a twilight zone. Instantly I grabbed my camera, shouted at the boys, and pointed wildly to the sky. All were stunned.”
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“In the Azores, the green and rugged landscapes are present in our daily lives, just like the dark blue colors from the ocean or the bright yellows from the best light of the day. These elements are a reflection of my work. I have spent countless hours scouting and photographing all the locations intensively, using the best time of the day for each spot and flying from island to island.”
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“My winning picture was captured in this area, in Oulanka National Park to be precise. This is prettiest of all 41 national parks in Finland if you ask me. On that day we went for a little hike with my colleagues and friends from work on our day off. The name of the place is Myllykoski and it is incredible to see it on any day of the year. The nostalgic old mill standing over the Myllykoski rapids, with the water flowing down…you can feel and hear the power of nature around you.”
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“With my photographs, I try to emphasize the real and dreamy side of the earth. Its power, as well as its vulnerability. It is so gratifying that by expressing my experiences and emotions through photography, I can hopefully move other people, make them feel, educate them, inspire them – do something good for the planet.”
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