Best of the Week

“The winning shot is also characterized by long exposure. Actually this image from Mount Taranaki is one of my favorites. I had been wanting to get back up here for the longest time and was pretty excited when the opportunity presented itself.”

“The winning photo is that of the “Phare de La Vieille” in Brittany. This lighthouse is located at the tip of Raz. This year I had planned many trips around the world but because of the current situation I had to cancel everything, which allowed me to visit my beautiful country, France.”

“Photography is a calling for me. It is relaxation and work at the same time in every sense. That’s how I took the winning shot, just venturing out in nature in my free time in search of joy and beauty.”

“I learnt that it is good to be spontaneous, go out of your comfort zone and take every opportunity given to you, because you never know where it could lead.”

“The lighting scenes in Northern Europe are incredible. No matter if it is midnight sun or the northern lights – it is breathtaking every time. For me it is the perfect place for pictures full of longing and originality.”

“Iceland blew me away, and the colourful landscape of Landmannalaugar, where I took the winning shot, is completely out of this world! We slept in our little tent overnight in the freezing cold at a nearby campsite and set the alarm for 4am to start our early adventure.”

“My most amazing stargazing experience was this night together with my little girl, who, in all her pureness, reminded me of the importance of putting the camera down to simply contemplate the gorgeous night sky.”

“Most of the time the most successful people are hard workers driven by their passion and ambition to achieve their dreams. Quite often we forget that the only way to achieve a goal is by putting the hard work first.”

“When I interact with nature I feel that I get away from everyday life’s anxiety and I can think more clearly and creatively. There is so much beauty out there that I want to immortalize with my camera!”

“Being mindful not only helped me to live in the moment, be conscious and present, but it also helps to be mindful about your thoughts. Why you have them, questioning them, changing them… You are more than you think you are – get to know yourself.”