Nature nominee

In the frozen expanse of Antarctica, where majestic creatures roam amidst formidable challenges, the environment serves as both a canvas and a crucible. Confronted by the harsh beauty of this polar realm, I've honed my photographic craft to capture its essence. Adapting my style, I seek to showcase the intricate dance between wildlife and the expansive landscapes, weaving a narrative that emphasizes detail and scale. These resilient creatures become the protagonists, the true actors of Antarctica, embodying the spirit of survival in an unforgiving world. Each click of the camera immortalizes their stories, a testament to the symbiotic relationship between the wild and the frozen frontier.

When capturing the ''Owners Of The Ice'', I focus on the bigger picture. I want to give the viewer a context, a situation, so he understands what is happening and where it is taking place. By thoroughly placing my small subjects on particular points in the frame, the eye is traveling, the image comes alive, and the scale makes more sense. Also, the viewer will first look at the whole scenery, then his eye stop onto the subject, and finally, he will link both together.

Virgil is from a small French town between Lyon and the Swiss border.
In June 2011, with nothing more than a bag on his back, Virgil set out to explore the world and discover his passion for the great outdoors and photography.
Virgil concentrates mainly on Arctic Landscape and Night Photography. He is self-taught and believes in self-guided learning along with mutual knowledge sharing. The photos you find in his gallery are the result of thousands of hours spent outside in snowstorms, strong winds, extreme temperatures, and a tremendous amount of time spent waiting on nature for that precise, extraordinary moment.

- Selected in 2021 Northern lights photographer of the year collection
- Awarded Landscape 1st Prize at 2021 CHROMATIC PHOTO AWARDS (Professional)
- ONE EYE LAND World's Top10 Black&White Photo Contest 2021/Winner TOP 10 ranking #1 in FRANCE
- Awarded Landscape FIRST PRIZE at NEIL DANKOFF PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2021
- FINALIST & BEST OF NATION (France) at WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY CUP 2022 in Category Nature
- AWARDED 2nd PLACE in Special Night Photography category at ND AWARDS 2021 Int Photo Contest
- AWARDED SILVER Medal at EPSON PANORAMA AWARDS 2021
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