Abstract nominee

An aerial view of a toxic dump to a wastewater reservoir in a surface mine area. The dump is so ugly from the surface... and beautiful from the air.

I use drone photography to reveal the unfamiliar within the familiar, questioning common meanings and interpretations. I choose the aerial perspective to show that exotic worlds exist right under our feet; we just need to give ourselves permission - more important than the drone itself - to look at our surroundings differently. My work is about finding the hidden beauty and rhythms around us, inviting people to see the world in a richer, unknown depth. My photos are merely the start of the journey; the viewer's own visual expedition follows.

I’m a 2022 Minimalist Aerial Photographer of the Year and recipient of 1st place awards from ND, IPA, the Royal Geographical Society and Czech Nature Photo. I was featured in National Geographic (2024) and exhibited internationally, including solo shows in Athens and the Czech Republic.