My name is Ali Shokri and I am a passionate nature photographer focusing on trees. I was born in 1982 in Tabriz, Iran and have spent the last 16 years working on a project called The Tree. I have always used Canon as my main camera brand and love the clarity it gives me in my images.

As a result of this project I have had the chance to have individual and group exhibitions. More notably, I was invited to be a TED speaker about the life of trees and have published a book through Matador England UK called The Passion Of Trees.

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Testimonials

Armands says:

Extraordinary photography. Especially the black and white images are superb and definitely worth taking a look!

March 25, 2009

Ali's Black and White nature shots are just mind blowing. As a black and white, and abstract enthusiast myself, I browse through his photostream whenever I get sometime, and try to learn from the composition and use of patterns in the photographs. I hope I will continue to see great shots from him, and continue to lear… Read more

Ali's Black and White nature shots are just mind blowing. As a black and white, and abstract enthusiast myself, I browse through his photostream whenever I get sometime, and try to learn from the composition and use of patterns in the photographs. I hope I will continue to see great shots from him, and continue to learn through them.

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July 19, 2008

علي استعداد خاصي در درك طبيعت داره.چيزي كه از ويزور دوربينش ميبينه كمتر كسي ديده.و پرتلاشه.تاحالا نديدم كسي واسه گرفتن يك شات كيلومترها پياده روي كنه و اين تلاش قابل تقديره. يقين دارم روزي عكسهاش در تاريخ عكاسي ايران ثبت ميشه .

July 10, 2008

Words do not help describe the images in Ali Shokri's portfolio. Each is a masterpiece in its own right, holding a perfect balance between subject and composition.

May 17, 2008
sid_63 says:

I only came across Ali's site a few days ago but in that time I have thoroughly enjoyed his photography. His pictures are of a very high standard, well executed and a source of inspiration. I feel that, for me at least, he has lifted a curtain on Iran and broadened my knowledge about what must be a very beautiful count… Read more

I only came across Ali's site a few days ago but in that time I have thoroughly enjoyed his photography. His pictures are of a very high standard, well executed and a source of inspiration. I feel that, for me at least, he has lifted a curtain on Iran and broadened my knowledge about what must be a very beautiful country. Thank you Ali.

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May 11, 2008

He patiently bargains with God for watching a view of its heaven.

May 7, 2008
Laughable Hill (deleted)

i don't know alishokri, but i have been watching his photostream and it charmed me... his nature shots show a great sensibility and the fact that he's so capable to catch that moment with the perfect light... so, he can mix imagination and technique.. great photographer!

May 6, 2008

Wonderful phototographer. I have learned a lot by studying his photos. There is always something here to remind us of the universality of the concepts of beauty and art and it's power to transcend geography and politics.

May 5, 2008
vafa550 says:

Wow, fantastic. Beautiful photos.

May 3, 2008

You are truly a master of the craft. Your images are stunning! I would love to photograph along side you someday. The locations are stunningly captured and translated to the medium.

April 30, 2008
Scarce Bubble (deleted)

This man does incredible things with shadows and black and white photographs. Every photograph is a masterpiece.

April 29, 2008
Ronan says:

It's very hard to choose a favourite image when every one is as powerful and well executed as these are. Two that really grabbed me were 33, with those incredibly well balanced lines and 44, with the amazing flow from dark foreground to the white distance. My clumsy words don't do them justice - go and enjoy them for y… Read more

It's very hard to choose a favourite image when every one is as powerful and well executed as these are. Two that really grabbed me were 33, with those incredibly well balanced lines and 44, with the amazing flow from dark foreground to the white distance. My clumsy words don't do them justice - go and enjoy them for yourselves.... :o)

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April 29, 2008

A very interesting snow hunter!

April 29, 2008

I was just browsing Ali's photo galleries, and found that his photos are amazing. He has an excellent eye to see hidden beauties of nature. Keep up the good work!

March 18, 2008