Architecture nominee

These two aerial images explore the quiet tension between architecture and its natural surroundings. The subject – a historic castle – is photographed from two perspectives: one angled, capturing the shadowed mood of the structure nestled in trees; the other directly from above, revealing its symmetry and design in contrast to the organic chaos around it.

The reduced color palette and muted light are intentional. They strip away distraction and highlight the silence of a place no longer in motion. These are not classic architectural images – they are observations of atmosphere, memory, and form slowly returning to stillness.

I started photography eight years ago and quickly dove in headfirst. Back then, I was obsessed with gear, quality, and control – armed with high-end full-frame cameras, massive telephoto lenses, and a deep love for wildlife and nature photography. I’ve always had a complicated, detail-focused mind, and my perfectionism often pushed me beyond reasonable limits, both creatively and financially.

After a few years of stepping away, I’ve now returned to photography with a completely different mindset. I’m working only with a drone and one camera paired with a 33mm lens – a conscious decision to limit myself and relearn how to truly see. This is no longer about the best equipment or the sharpest images. It’s about being present, creating something honest, and using photography as a form of personal reflection and self-therapy.

This journey has become a challenge back to the essentials – both technically and emotionally – and I’m documenting it in images and words to remind myself: less can mean more.