Abstract nominee

These are few of many vibrant, wild and full of color hot springs in Yellowstone. This National Park sits on top of an active underground lava concentration that heats up many parts of this region. Microscopic organisms that thrive in this boiling environment add color and life to hundreds of acidic springs throughout Yellowstone. This organic canvas like nature itself is ever-changing and it's next incarnation is uncertain. I took this series from a hight of 2000 feet (600 meters) through a small open window on the side of a helicopter that was tilted 45° downwards. This allowed me to point the camera completely down and approach the scene head on. From this vintage point this landscape became something entirely different.

Pawel was born in Southern Poland and currently lives in New York City. He studied at Hunter College and trained at International Center of Photography. In last 4 years he traveled across USA perusing his newfound passion for photography and adding new images to his portfolio. In 2017 he was awarded first place winner in 2017 International Photographer Of The Year competition in nature/landscape category for his aerial series “Uplifted”. In last two years he also received over 20 other nominations and honorable mentions in several other international competitions including Fine Art Photography Awards, Neutral Density Competition, Monovisions - Black & White Photography Awards & Chromatic Awards. His photograph “Yellowstone Fantastic” was featured in National Geographic. His latest work can currently be seen in New York City at Blueprint + Co (3 month run until January 2019).