Fine Art nominee

The dream of Antarctica became reality for me at the end of last year and for me there is no other place in the world that I find more difficult to describe in words.... I was on the beautiful sailing ship Bark Europa and couldn't stop being fascinated by the landscape. I spent as much time on deck as possible and was particularly impressed by the light and the textures of the countless icebergs. This is a series that expresses my feelings about experiencing this place in the best possible way.

Jan Erik Waider is a visual artist and fine art photographer based in Hamburg. His focus is atmospheric and abstract landscape photography of the distant North.
Jan’s desire to explore remote and rarely seen places provides unique opportunities to shoot magnificent vistas and landscapes. His meticulous and well-planned approach to his projects immerses him in his surroundings.

These quiet mesmerizing moments of contemplation and reflection are what inspire Jan the most. These are the moments where he feels connected and “at home.” His photography is a way of preserving these fleeting memories.

Jan’s work should be seen as a visual journal. His photography gives us insight into his mind and imagination.