This image captures the iconic landscape of Reine, a picturesque village in the Lofoten Islands, photographed during the serene blue hour. Reine was named “the most beautiful village in Norway” by Allers, the country’s largest weekly magazine, in the late 1970s.
I just returned from Cappadocia, Türkiye and it was truly one of the most amazing trips of the year. I picked up my camera and captured some of my favorite images so far. Cappadocia is world-famous for its hot air balloons, magnificent horses, and otherworldly landscapes.
In the summer of 2025, I headed to Malta with one clear goal — to explore its legendary shipwrecks. Few places in Europe rival this tiny Mediterranean nation for wreck diving. Its long maritime history, strategic location, and crystal-clear waters
The face of a Kazakh eagle hunter is like a living map of the steppe and mountains they call home. Years of enduring fierce winds, blistering cold, and the relentless sun have carved deep lines into their skin, each wrinkle telling a silent story of survival and resilience.
I’ve visited this location in Lofoten countless times over the past 10 years, yet I had never captured a serious image here — until today. With the mountain partially veiled in fog, the usually unremarkable front peak emerged distinctly, resembling the Matterhorn.
After spending about 3 months in Lofoten, I’m now on my way back to the U.S. We successfully completed all 13 groups of the Lofoten Winter Photo Workshops! This year, I had the privilege of sharing this incredible experience with 150 participants
Packing for a winter trip can be a real challenge, especially with all the necessary winter gear, personal items, and camera equipment. I’ve developed a packing strategy that’s worked well for my trips to Mongolia and Canada during winter.
Abisko Canyon, located in the Swedish Lapland region, is a natural wonder that has captivated the hearts and minds of visitors for centuries. This stunning landscape has a rich history, scientific significance, and is home to a unique ecosystem that is worth exploring. The Abisko Canyon has a rich cultural history, dating back thousands of years. The indigenous Sami people have lived in the area for generations and have a deep spiritual connection to the land. The canyon and surrounding mountains are home to many Sami cultural sites, including ancient rock carvings and sacred places.
Petrified Forest National Park, located in northeastern Arizona, is a stunning natural wonder that preserves the remnants of an ancient forest that existed over 200 million years ago. The park is a unique combination of geological formations, colorful badlands, and an impressive collection of petrified wood.
Gentoo penguins are known for their unique and impressive behavior called “porpoising,” which involves jumping in and out of the water while swimming at high speeds. This behavior is not only fascinating to observe but also serves an important purpose for these flightless birds in their daily lives. Porpoising is a form of “aquatic flight” that allows gentoo penguins to move through the water more quickly and efficiently than simply swimming. By leaping out of the water and then diving back in, gentoo penguins can conserve energy and move through the water with minimal drag, which is especially important when they need to swim long distances to reach their feeding grounds.