she walked into the light and vanished. only her shadow remained.

NYC always seems to look fabulous in black and white!!

Sofn & Fjordane Norway

So happy to welcome warm weather and flowers in bloom!

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The first day of meteorological autumn bringing rapidly changing patterns of sunshine and shadows. The remote farming hamlet of Holwick and the dramatic cliffs of Holwick Scar, Upper Teesdale are briefly spotlit.

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Hield House farm, Holwick, and a small part of Cronkley Fell, lit by fleeting shafts of sunshine.

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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Lofoten Islands - Moskenes - Hamnoy under cover of snow during winter

Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :

► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY

or

► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN

► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 47.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 5.0 s; ISO: 50

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Observing this ring-tailed lemur in a quiet moment of rest, I was struck by the profound intelligence and contemplative quality in its gaze. There's something deeply moving about the way lemurs observe their world - those bright, expressive eyes seem to hold ancient wisdom from the forests of Madagascar.

I chose dramatic black and white lighting to emphasize the sculptural beauty of this remarkable primate and to create an intimate connection with the viewer. The low-key approach strips away distractions, focusing entirely on the character and emotion visible in those penetrating eyes and gentle expression.

What captivated me was the very human-like quality of this moment - the way this lemur seemed lost in thought, gazing into the distance with what appeared to be quiet reflection. These critically endangered primates carry such dignity and grace, reminding us of our shared evolutionary heritage and our responsibility to protect their fragile world.

My intention was to create more than just a wildlife photograph, but rather a portrait that reveals the individual personality and emotional depth of this remarkable creature, hoping to inspire greater appreciation for these extraordinary animals and their precarious future.

in the quiet geometry of golden stone and arched shadow, she walks—wrapped in light, carrying flowers like a question unanswered. the warm breeze from the plaza lifts her dress ever so slightly, as if the street itself exhales. here in palma’s historic heart, the past leans in to watch the present bloom.

A lone figure steps out of the shadows, framed by stone, silence, and light.

A moment suspended between past and present — where mystery walks hand in hand with destiny.

Black & white doesn’t remove color… it reveals truth.

There are some loves that do not arrive gently. They crash through every wall you built, settle into every silence, and turn even the darkest corners into something warm and alive. The kind of connection that lingers long after the moment passes, wrapping itself around your thoughts like a beautiful curse.

In this space of firelight and shadows, nothing else seemed to matter except the pull between us. Eyes locked, breath stolen, hearts speaking in ways words never could. Some souls find each other and never truly let go again.

There is devotion that is spoken... and then there is devotion that is felt in every glance, every touch, every pause in between. Whole and completely devoted.

Suspended somewhere between desire and destiny, where the rest of the world fades into the dark and only we remain.

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It is being said that a picture is worth a thousand words and it is very true statement, however what if you put thousands of pictures together ? Here are two videos that I put together from several weeks in Iceland, those sleepless nights spent in freezing temperatures in unique Icelandic landscape were surely worth it.

Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out these latest one :

► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY

or

► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN

► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN

I had the incredible luck to experience once in a life time Northern lights show created by huge Solar storm which brought unseen colors ranging from the usual green, yellow to red, purple or even blue, to the sky all over Nordic countries and even all the way to the south of UK. Add several other lucky nights with smaller or large Aurora Borealis appearance in unique landscape of Iceland and the result is relatively lot of footage for my first ever time-lapse video.

Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Nordland county - Lofoten islands archipelago - Moskenes - Hamnoy - Hamnøy - Picturesque fishing village under fresh cover of snow during winter time - Aurora borealis - Northern light - Produced by solar wind particles guided by Earth's field lines to the top of the atmosphere

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 18.00 mm; Aperture: 2.8; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 1000

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Tambour en éclats,

jongle le cœur tsigane,

vivre, c’est danser.

Drums crack through the night,

the juggler's soul spins with fire,

to live is to dance.

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Cirque Imagine Lyon.

Scottish Highlands

a face is not a thing you own. it is a thing that happens to you, slowly, over years. the mustache was a decision. the lines were not. and the look in the eyes — that came from somewhere else entirely, from something that was either very good or very bad and had long since ceased to matter.

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Ajaccio - Aiacciu is the capital and largest city of the region of Corsica and the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 28.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100

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A warm beam of low sun illuminates the railway at Burglauenen, casting long shadows across the tracks as they curve toward the mountains. The snowy peaks rise behind the village, softened by mist and winter light. A peaceful blend of industrial geometry and alpine landscape in the Bernese Oberland.

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Ribeira da Janela a small beautiful village located on the north coast of Madeira with its unique traditional agricultural area mainly producing potatoes, sweet potatoes and grapes from its vineyards. Ribeira da Janela sits in one of the longest valleys in Madeira and was named after a rock with a window that stands at the end of the river Ilheu da Ribeira.

The Ribeira da Janela islets, also known by the "Three Sisters" are the three towering cliffs located opposite the beach of Ribeira da Janela a beautiful town on the north coast of Madeira in the municipality of Porto Moniz.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 8.0 s; ISO: 50

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Coming home from Skate Creek I had to stop for the incredible drama on this peak. I definitely shot a few and they were all different. Sometimes it's difficult to decide but here it is. This view is from beside the Nisqually River near Ashford, WA.

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the narrow passage felt colder, the walls pale and lifeless, adorned only with the hum of air conditioners clinging to their corners. the late afternoon light slashed through the scene, casting long, deliberate shadows down the damp, uneven stairs. she ran up, focused, her steps quick and sure. her shadow, larger than life, raced ahead, mimicking her movement in a quiet duet with the walls. the puddles below reflected faint glimmers of the world above, while the textures of the city whispered stories of wear and resilience. there was no sound but her rhythm, no moment but this one—just light, shadow, and the climb.

Konzou temple

A forest bathed in mystery, where light dances and reveals the magic of the undergrowth.

Une forêt baignée de mystère, où la lumière danse et révèle la magie des sous-bois

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Isle of Skye - The Quirang is a fascinating rock formation on the Trotternish peninsula on Skye. It is approximately two miles north west of Staffin and six miles south east of Rubha Hunish. The Quiraing is a spectacular landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving, the road at its base near Flodigarry requires repairs each year.

The Trotternish Ridge lies on Skye's northernmost peninsula known as Trotternish. The northernmost summit on this ridge is known as the Quirang which has a fantastic maze of pinnacles, cliffs and flat grass tables that were formed by an ancient landslide of biblical proportions. From below these cliffs look huge, upon closer inspection you find many intricacies - scree slopes provide entrances to reveal an intricate maze of deep chasms and huge rock walls.

Those of you that think that you'll come to Isle of Skye and you'll be welcomed by light like this, might be disappointed. You can get your share of rain rather than this wonderful light. Even thought the plan was to hike for one whole day around Quirang, the reality was that due to the weather condition we had only one early morning with such a wonderful light. I nearly didn't have enough strength to get out of bed after several days of late night shooting and early mornings. Mind you that sunset is around 11PM and sunrise around 4AM in June, you can imagine how much sleep you get when always try to capture the best light. Landscape photography is not an easy job, but with results like this it is definitely worth it.

Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 6.7; Exposure time: 1/60 s; ISO: 100

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Europe - Faroe Islands - Faroes - Føroyar - Færøerne - Island group & archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean - Vágar Island - Sorvagsfjorour - Sørvágsfjørður - Lonely boat under dwarfed by giant rocks stormy clouds

It is often difficult to guess size of places we dont know, unless there is an item we might have an idea how big it is. In this case, it is the boat that might give us an idea how big these strangely shaped islands are.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 105.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/125 s; ISO: 100

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It is being said that a picture is worth a thousand words and it is very true statement, however what if you put thousands of pictures together ? Here are two videos that I put together from several weeks in Iceland, those sleepless nights spent in freezing temperatures in unique Icelandic landscape were surely worth it.

Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out these latest one :

► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY

or

► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN

► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN

I had the incredible luck to experience once in a life time Northern lights show created by huge Solar storm which brought unseen colors ranging from the usual green, yellow to red, purple or even blue, to the sky all over Nordic countries and even all the way to the south of UK. Add several other lucky nights with smaller or large Aurora Borealis appearance in unique landscape of Iceland and the result is relatively lot of footage for my first ever time-lapse video.

Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Senja - Norway’s second biggest island - Bergsfjorden - Skaland

Capturing Northern Light is always wonderful but very stressful moment (you never know how intensive it will be in few seconds, where it will go etc). Finding a good place that would nicely compliment this natural phenomen can always be tricky. This rather well known viewpoint was one of the few on my wishlist. The night before, when I was also lucky with the Aurora, it was just dancing on a very different place. Luckily this particular night it perfectly complimented the composition.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 27.00 mm; Aperture: 2.8; Exposure time: 8.0 s; ISO: 2500

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in the thick heat of midday, the pharmacy glows like a theatrical set — a portal between commerce and solitude. she steps out with shadows on her shoulders, caught between the glossy promises of youth and the ordinary gravity of age. the advertisement stares ahead with eternal smoothness, while her gaze drops, quietly human. this is the anatomy of contrast — not just of light, but of lives.

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It is being said that a picture is worth a thousand words and it is very true statement, however what if you put thousands of pictures together ? Here are two videos that I put together from several weeks in Iceland, those sleepless nights spent in freezing temperatures in unique Icelandic landscape were surely worth it.

Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out these latest one :

► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY

or

► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN

► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN

I had the incredible luck to experience once in a life time Northern lights show created by huge Solar storm which brought unseen colors ranging from the usual green, yellow to red, purple or even blue, to the sky all over Nordic countries and even all the way to the south of UK. Add several other lucky nights with smaller or large Aurora Borealis appearance in unique landscape of Iceland and the result is relatively lot of footage for my first ever time-lapse video.

Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Bardufoss - Aurora borealis - Northern Lights

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF14mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 3.2; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 800

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A clearing sky creates some foreground brightness and a burst of strong sunshine on Cronkley Scar.

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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Tromsø - The capital of the Arctic - Beautiful Nordic city surrounded by mountains, fjords & islands - Fantastic view of Tromsø under snow from Mount Storsteinen (421m/1382ft) during winter time at Sunset - Dusk - Twilight - Blue Hour - Night

Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :

► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY

or

► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN

► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 45.00 mm; Aperture: 11; Exposure time: 2.0 s; ISO: 100

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And Table Mountain

A solitary bench rests against the ancient walls of a stone building, a silent witness to the passage of time. The damp cobblestones, discreet stained-glass window, and the raw texture of the walls create a timeless scene, almost medieval. Shadow and light gently intertwine, revealing the depth and scars of the stone, inviting a quiet pause away from the noise of the world.

Un banc solitaire repose contre les murs anciens d’une bâtisse en pierre, témoin silencieux du passage du temps. Les pavés humides, les vitraux discrets et la texture brute des murs composent une scène intemporelle, presque médiévale. L’ombre et la lumière s’entrelacent doucement, soulignant les reliefs et les cicatrices de la pierre, et invitant à une pause contemplative hors du tumulte du monde.

she wore the jungle into the city. no one asked where she was going. the stones said nothing. they had seen stranger things.

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The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although small and often pony-sized, they are considered horses by most Icelandic breed registries. The breed develops late, but is long-lived and hardy. The breed was developed from ponies brought to Iceland by Viking settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. Horses were worshipped in Norse mythology, and these beliefs were brought to Iceland by the original settlers. The Icelandic breed is mentioned in both literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history, from the 9th century on, with the first historical reference to an individual horse appearing in the 12th century. Selective breeding has been used over the centuries to develop the breed into its current form. Natural selection has also played a role, with the harsh Icelandic climate killing many horses through cold and starvation. In the late 18th century, much of the breed was wiped out in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. They are still used for traditional farm work in Iceland, as well as for leisure, showing and racing.

It is difficult to say which is my favorite shot from my trip to Iceland, however series of these shots of Icelandic horses in the mist must be one of the most mystical photoshoot ever. I remember that we drove back to Reykjavik from already amazing time at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (where I got rather wet from the ever present spray of water). As it was nearly sunset time I was getting more and more restless about the right location for the setting sun. As we drove along the road we noticed group of horses on the field with the mist that was slowly picking up. Icelandic horses were on top of the list of shots I wanted to leave that amazing country with. I managed to get some photos with reasonably good light and background before this moment, however I could have never imagined situation like this. Some shots can be carefully planned and executed, some will never repeat itself, this is definitely one of those. Part of that amazing experience was also the chance to watch how the whole scene “grew on us”. If I was there with a person that is not into photography, I would have taken one or two shots and got back to car. The freedom to explore the whole scene and situation with someone that has the same interest (obsession) gave me opportunity to emerge into the moment and capture better and better photos (completely forgetting that I’m taking photos across sharply wired fence in rather high and very wet grass).

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 150.00 mm; Aperture: 4.0; Exposure time: 1/125 s; ISO: 200

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barcelona at night. a face caught in thought, framed by steel, smoke, and invisible weight. light brushes skin and hope, while the city flickers on in the background.

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Iceland Waterfalls are perhaps the country's most recognizable series of attractions. They're everywhere! Its collection of waterfalls rivals any other country in sheer power and raw beauty. The falls range from powerful and wide river-type monsters like Dettifoss, Gullfoss, and Goðafoss to tall and narrow ones like Glymur, Háifoss, and Hengifoss. Moreover, the country sports classic waterfalls such as the rectangular Skógafoss as well as unique waterfalls such as the trapezoidal Dynjandi. And these are just the famous ones! There are countless other waterfalls tumbling by the Ring Road as well as many more that don't even have formal names!

The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now at a distance of about 5 km from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again.

I have captured this place during my previous visit to Iceland but I surely could not miss it during the last trip. This time I got the bonus rainbow and a lovely couple standing at perfect place to give the whole scene a scale.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 121.00 mm; Aperture: 32; Exposure time: 1.6 s; ISO: 50

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he world is often a dark room.

the facts are obscured, the motives hidden in shadow.

some people blend into the darkness.

others carry their own light with them.

an uncomplicated warmth that pushes back the gloom.

it is a simple, irrefutable testimony.

you do not need to see the whole room to know that it is bright.

he walked with hands in his coat pockets, steady, unfazed by the wind. i watched him from the promenade in can pastilla, where chairs were still flipped and the season hadn’t started yet. he didn’t stop. didn’t hesitate. i framed him right between the rows of straw umbrellas, like a character from a film with no ending. the beach was waiting, and so was the sea.

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The remote farming hamlet of Holwick, Upper Teesdale, briefly lit by a break in the clouds. Further back, paler sunshine partially illuminates part of Cronkley Fell with the Green Trod footpath standing out. Taken on a blustery and damp summer solstice, June 21 2020.

Fresh snow clings to the ledges along the South Rim near Yavapai–Mather, while a low cloud spills into the canyon and the buttes fade blue into the distance. Warm sandstone, cool snow, and endless layers—winter geology on display at Grand Canyon National Park.

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Europe - UK - Scotland - Western Isles of Scotland - Outer Hebrides - Isle Harris - Stunning white beaches of the north of the island captured during dramatic weather

Today is the a big day for Scotland and its possible independence. It is one of my top favorite countries where I always love to return. I'm not really sure that independence would be the right choice from economical/political point of view but I can understand the motion. I'm curious how it will end and I wish this wonderful country the best possible outcome, what ever it might be !

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 50.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 1/200 s; ISO: 100 .

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