If you're ever in a rut, or would just like to be inspired, look no further. Here, we've collated several amazing photographers whom have become one with nature.
(sponsored by New York Photography Awards)
Nature photography, a genre of photography which many dive into, but not many master. The truth is, photography is one of the most challenging genres, due to its erratic nature (no pun intended), and it requires an insurmountable level of preperation and patience.
In collaborative fashion with the International Awards Associate (IAA), we will introduce several awe-inspiring photographers whom have mastered the art of capturing the beauty that nature offers. These photographers are not ranked, so focus up, shutter down, be amazed by these photographers that'll come in a flash:
1. Kyo Chen
Kyo Chen, born and raised in Taiwan, possesses a photographic skill that is able to portray nature in a different light, creating masterpieces that go out of this world. Looking at this image, it must've taken a whole lot of patience to capture a still of this amazing moment. Makes you want to get on a boat and head out there yourself, does it?
Click here to have a gander at more of Kyo Chen's magnificient photographs and description.
2. Giacomo Marchione
A professional photographer from Italy, Giacomo has taken his photographs to the next level (or should I say, "lower levels"?). Being both a proficient diver and a professional photographer, he was able to integrate his passions and dove into a niche aspect of nature photography, capturing the most exquisite photographs one can only imagine of.
So, hold your breath and click here to have a gander at more of Giacomo's magnificient photographs and description.
3. Marc Le Cornu
Marc Le Cornu, a native of Jersey (part of the Channel Islands), is a professional Aerial Photographer. His skills of navigating a drone, and capturing THE most creative nature photographs, is second-to-none.
Thus, he has made a living by providing his services, with affordable prices, ultimately achieving countless accolades throughout the years. Makes you wonder, are we not seeing the entire picture if we aren't flying up high?
Zoom out and click here to have a gander at more of Marc's magnificient photographs and description.
4. Tim Driman
Born and raised in South Africa, Tim Driman has traversed the African plains countless of times, since he was young. He's now a certified guide for tourists to come face-to-face with African's Big Five animals, and any other wildlife he encounters.
Thus, during those travels, he'll instantaneously capture the one-of-a-kind wildlife images that one may not stumble upon during their lifetime. His photographs do make you appreciate the subtle nuances of wildlife, does it?
Roaring into the hearts of many, via his photographs, do click here to have a gander at more of Tim's magnificient photographs and description.
5. Jaka Ivančič
Jaka Ivančič is a professional nature photographer, from Slovenia. The images he captured throughout his career has received many acclamations and are definitely mind-blowing.
Throughout his career, he has travelled to many other countries to take the perfect images, from Indonesia to Italy, and even the Faroe Islands. Travelling and taking in the scenery via photographs sounds ephemeral, but I'm sure it too can be taxing at times.
Seasons change, and you can follow the path by clicking here to have a gander at more of Jaka's magnificient photographs and description.
6. Christina McBride
Aside from her day job, Christina McBride takes up photography as her passion, her hobby, her release. Her first photograph was taken as a souvenir from a trip. Since then, she's been ever-loving towards the idea of preserving a memory from a place she's travelled to, within an image that'll last a lifetime, creating conversations along the way. It's time we record our memories as well!
Click here to have a gander at more of Christina's magnificient photographs and description.
7. Guenther Reissner
Guenther Reissner, an Austrian-born sales representative. His passion for photography stems from his constant photo-taking during his teenage years, which eventually translated to the creation of these extraordinary landscape photographs.
Specializing in capturing Landscape images, he too has developed an interest in the Architecture and Monochrome genres, whilst exploring Still Life photography on the side. He truly is an inspiration to all, as he tries to master the various genres that the broad term "photography" engenders.
Click here to have a gander at more of Guenther's magnificient photographs and description.
The above-mentioned photographers are some of the best Nature-themed photographers that entered the 2021 New York Photography Awards.
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