One of my latest adventures led me to spend several days in the desert, in search of new photographic inspiration.
Being alone in a place far from any form of civilisation, and far from people, was a magical experience that made me fall in love with this immense expanse of sand.
What touched me most was the plasticity of the dunes, which are so perfect that they appear to have been carved by an artist, and the fact that I could find an almost infinite amount of inspiration. Even after walking for kilometres, the desert in front of you continues, always the same and yet always different.
Pictured here is a dune bathed in the last rays of the sun, its profile silhouetted against a much larger dune that has already gone into shadow.
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The Dune (Single)
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Matteo Strassera is a young nature and landscape photographer born in Rome, Italy. Matteo’s profound passion for the wilderness draws him away from civilization, allowing him to immerse himself in the beauty of untouched landscapes, from the rugged Icelandic panoramas to the vast Arabian deserts. His work captures the awe-inspiring vistas of nature at all hours, showcasing the transformative effects of light and shadow.
A master of aerial photography, Matteo offers a unique perspective that elevates his art, providing viewers with breathtaking views from above. His deep connection with Iceland, a land of dramatic contrasts and ethereal beauty, is a recurring theme in his portfolio. Frequent travels to this northern paradise enable him to document its majestic landscapes, from volcanic terrains to glacial wonders.
Matteo’s photography is a testament to his dedication and reverence for nature, inviting audiences to experience the world’s natural wonders through his lens.
2nd place VIEPA 2024 "Our World"
A master of aerial photography, Matteo offers a unique perspective that elevates his art, providing viewers with breathtaking views from above. His deep connection with Iceland, a land of dramatic contrasts and ethereal beauty, is a recurring theme in his portfolio. Frequent travels to this northern paradise enable him to document its majestic landscapes, from volcanic terrains to glacial wonders.
Matteo’s photography is a testament to his dedication and reverence for nature, inviting audiences to experience the world’s natural wonders through his lens.
2nd place VIEPA 2024 "Our World"
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