Whenever I heard about Dubai it’s always the modern architecture, high-rise buildings, lavish lifestyle, and super big malls. When I wanted to try street photography there I looked for something different and then I came across the Old Dubai area. It’s actually an area dedicated to the old culture and renovated to look like an ancient city. Even though it’s more of a tourist attraction, I found some genuine people and interesting lifestyles around the area. It was crowded, filled with small shops, and more lively than the modern streets in Dubai.
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About Ashraful Arefin
Ashraful Arefin is a Fine Art Photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, born in May 3rd of 1987. Ashraful was always very interested in drawing and painting, and wanted to be an artist from the childhood. He started studying Fine Arts and have chosen Graphic Design as the major in the university. Ashraful was photographically born in 2013 when he started doing a 365 project, and completely fell in love with photography and found his true passion for it. Ashraful has been very much inspired by the simple little things and tries to portray his appreciations for the beauty of simple things through his works. In short, He works to capture beauty and emotion within his photographic frame by using colours and simple techniques.
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Copyrights: All the pictures in this post are copyrighted to Ashraful Arefin. Their reproduction, even in part, is forbidden without the explicit approval of the rightful owners.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso International Airport will be hosting the grand opening of a photography exhibit featuring the work of the Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso (PEEP) at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10.
The exhibit showcases the members’ best work and is made up of 15 photographers, displaying 35 works across six different categories. The selected pieces were juried from 108 submissions, according to a press release sent by the City of El Paso.
The exhibit will be on display at the ELP Rental Car Center lobby and will run until October 23.
“El Paso International Airport proudly supports local artists by providing opportunities to showcase their talent to nearly 3.6 million annual passengers,” Director of Aviation Sami Rodriguez said. “From sculptures to photography, art in various forms warmly welcomes and enhances the passenger experience. We are pleased to present this latest exhibit.”
Spring is a season of renewal and transformation, where nature awakens from its slumber and bursts forth with vibrant colors and new life. Photographer Brendon Burton present this collection of photos captures the undeniable beauty of spring in three distinct locations: Oregon and Washington in the United States, and the picturesque Tuscany region of Italy.
Brendon Burton (b.1994) is an American photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Brendon spent his youth in an isolated community where he developed a distinct style and interest in documenting stories found on the outskirts of society. Focusing on the effects of cultural isolation, he weaves fiction and truth in isolated, surreal locations to create mysterious visual narratives.
A snake in Israel discovered why porcupines aren’t a good part of a serpent’s diet, a photo shows.
The snake and porcupine both died when the reptile tried to rid itself of its now-unwanted meal, according to a Facebook post by the Nature and Gardens Authority.
A photo with the post shows the snake and its spiny prey dead near a dog park in the community of Shoham, the post said.
A non-venomous black snake died trying to devour a porcupine near Shoham in Israel.
“It can be assumed that the snake tried to devour the porcupine and as soon as it decided to abandon its unusual meal, it realized the magnitude of its mistake,” reptile ecologist Aviad Bar said on Facebook, according to a translation by The Jerusalem Post.
But it was too late — the one-way direction of the porcupine’s protective quills prevented the snake from spitting it out, leaving both animals dead, Bar said on Facebook.
He identified the snake as a non-venomous member of the black whip snake species. Israel has 41 species of snakes and three species of porcupines, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Shoham is a community in central Israel about 15 miles southeast of Tel Aviv.
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Las estrellas fugaces de las Perseidas o Lágrimas de San Lorenzo son una lluvia de meteoros muy observada en el hemisferio norte debido a su alta actividad y a su coincidencia con la época de vacaciones, momento en que mucha gente se desplaza a pueblos y lugares con poca contaminación lumínica donde es más fácil verlas.
Las Perseidas son los fragmentos y polvo del cometa 109P/Swift-Tuttle que entran en la atmósfera a gran velocidad (unos 60 km/s), produciendo unos destellos rápidos y brillantes. En buenas condiciones podemos llegar a ver unos 100 meteoros a la hora durante su máximo aunque ha habido años excepcionales como por ejemplo entre 1991 y 1994 cuando se registraron tasas horarias de entre 200 y 400 meteoros/hora.
Durante su viaje alrededor del Sol nuestro planeta atraviesa durante unos días el mismo camino que siguió el cometa 109/P hace muchos años. En su viaje por el espacio, los cometas dejan tras de si un rastro de pequeñas partículas de hielo y roca que quedan vagando hasta que otro cuerpo celeste colisione con ellas. La Tierra, provista con una densa atmósfera, desintegra esas partículas antes de que puedan alcanzar el suelo y durante unos breves segundos podemos contemplar esa desintegración brillando en el cielo de manera fugaz.
¿Cuándo se pueden ver las Perseidas de 2023?
Las estrellas fugaces se pueden ver durante todo el año, hay multitud de lluvias de estrellas de enero a diciembre. Las Perseidas en concreto pueden observarse desde el 17 de julio al 26 de agosto siendo su pico de actividad entre el 11 y el 12 de agosto según la International Meteor Organization (IMO). La mejor noche para verlas este 2023 es la madrugada del 11 al 12 de agosto aunque no descartéis tampoco la noche del 12 al 13, en muchas ocasiones se han producido picos dobles de actividad en función de la densidad del tubo meteórico que atraviese la Tierra.
Este año coinciden con la Luna nueva por lo que tendremos unas noches muy oscuras para poder observar los meteoros más débiles. Tenemos, por tanto unas condiciones muy buenas para su observación.
Una casa rural bajo la Vía Láctea. Un lugar perfecto para ver las Perseidas.
¿Cómo ver la lluvia de meteoros?
Lo primero de todo es alejarnos de las luces de pueblos y ciudades. Necesitamos un entorno libre de contaminación lumínica así que toca coger el coche si dispones de él y desplazarse al campo o bien ir a un parque sin iluminación si no tienes posibilidad de salir de la ciudad.
Puedes utilizar un mapa de contaminación lumínica como www.lightpollutionmap.info para buscar un lugar oscuro donde poder ver las estrellas fugaces.
En éste blog ya hemos dado algunos consejos sobre cómo observar las estrellas fugaces. Básicamente lo mejor que puedes hacer una vez en el lugar oscuro de observación es tumbarte en el suelo (preferiblemente sobre una manta, colchoneta o saco de dormir) y mirar hacia el cenit (la parte más alta del cielo) con los pies orientados hacia la constelación de Perseo (más o menos hacia el noreste).
Hay que permanecer totalmente a oscuras y no encender teléfonos móviles ni linternas (podemos llevar una linterna de luz roja). Esperar hasta que nuestra vista se adapte a la oscuridad. Sabremos si estamos en un lugar suficientemente oscuro si podemos ver la Vía Láctea a simple vista.
Unas camas de camping y un cielo estrellado. Lo único que necesitas para ver las Perseidas.
Es muy recomendable ir cor ropa de abrigo en el coche (aunque sea verano en el campo la temperatura baja mucho por la noche), nos iremos poniendo capas a medida que baje la temperatura. Un jersey o un forro polar no sobrarán.
Llevad también agua o bebidas con cafeína para manteneros despiertos y algo de comer.
¿Cuál es el mejor sitio para ver las Perseidas en 2023?
Siempre insistimos en que para ver bien las estrellas fugaces hay que salir de la ciudad, lejos de la contaminación lumínica en busca de un cielo estrellado. En el caso de las Perseidas 2023 este factor es muy importante, debido a que al haber Luna nueva al salir al campo vamos a tener un cielo muy oscuro, pero en cualquier caso siempre es mejor que estemos lejos de farolas y fuentes de luz artificial. Si tienes una zona montañosa cerca puedes ascender para observar mejor las estrellas.
Por ejemplo, en Madrid la zona de la Sierra es de las mejores para ver las estrellas. Evita los lugares donde hay observatorios astronómicos ya que las luces de los coches puede interferir en el trabajo de los profesionales. En Calar Alto, por ejemplo, todos los años se producen graves molestias a los astrónomos cuando llegan estas fechas debido a la afluencia masiva. No es necesario ir hasta allí, tenéis sitios oscuros en las proximidades donde veréis muy bien el cielo y no molestaréis.
Calar Alto tiene un cielo espectacular pero no debemos interferir con luces el trabajo de los profesionales.
Los Pirineos, Sierra Nevada o provincias con poca contaminación lumínica como Guadalajara, Soria, Cuenca, Teruel, Lleida… son destinos perfectos para ir a ver la lluvia de estrellas de agosto. En Turismo Estelar podrás encontrar multitud de casas rurales donde poder ver las Perseidas.
Evita ir a los lugares más concurridos o conocidos porque es muy posible que los encuentres masificados y, por lo tanto, habrá más posibilidades de que te deslumbren las luces de coches o gente que acude con linternas potentes. Por ejemplo, aquí en Madrid todos los años el puerto de Cotos se pone hasta arriba de gente cuando tienes multitud de pueblecitos de camino que son igual de válidos y estarás mucho más a gusto.
En general, será bueno cualquier sitio donde seas capaz de ver la Vía Láctea a simple vista, esa banda lechosa que recorre el cielo en las noches de verano y que no es otra cosa que miles de estrellas en los brazos de nuestra propia galaxia.
También es buena idea contactar con alguna sociedad astronómica local, ya que seguramente organizarán alguna salida para observar las lluvias de meteoros, es una buena forma de conocer a otros astrónomos aficionados. Mirar las estrellas es una afición que permite hacer buenas amistades.
Trucos para ver BIEN las Perseidas
A parte de buscar un buen lugar de observación oscuro, elevado y donde no nos molesten luces artificiales (ni de tráfico rodado) el mejor consejo que podemos darte es que te abrigues bien. Cuando llegues por la tarde hará calor y es posible que vayas con camisa de manga corta o chanclas. Eso está bien, pero recuerda que por la noche la temperatura bajará (nos hemos cansado de advertir de esto y siempre hay alguien que pasa frío).
Llévate capas de ropa, por ejemplo una camisa térmica, un forro polar y un abrigo. Créenos si te decimos que al menos las dos primeras las usarás y el abrigo lo agradecerás. Unos pantalones largos y calzado cerrado con calcetines es fundamental. La cabeza es el lugar por el que perdemos más temperatura así que no está de más llevar también algún gorrito por si acaso.
Para ver las «Lágrimas de San Lorenzo» no es recomendable usar telescopios o prismáticos. Es mucho mejor observar a simple vista para tener un mayor campo de visión. Durante este año, en las noches de verano, podrás ver en el cielo varios puntos muy brillantes, son planetas. Júpiter y Saturno están próximos a su oposición y por eso destacan tanto.
Si puedes llevar una tumbona o una hamaca reclinable mejor que mejor. Debes mirar hacia el cielo así que cuanto más cómoda la postura menos te cansarás. Te puedes tumbar en el suelo, pero si estás en el campo mucho ojo con las garrapatas, pueden transmitir enfermedades muy graves. De nuevo llevar ropa larga y cerrada te evitará sustos.
No te olvides de llevar bebida (además de agua un termo con chocolate caliente o un caldo te ayudará a entrar en calor) y comida (bocadillo, frutos secos o galletas y chocolate…). El móvil siempre cargado, pero mejor no lo uses, ya que su brillo te deslumbrará y necesitarás acostumbrar tu vista de nuevo a la oscuridad durante varios minutos. Si necesitas usar alguna linterna procura que sea de luz roja o usa un celofán rojo para cubrir cualquier luz que pueda molestar.
Aunque las Perseidas parecen salir de la zona de la constelación de Perseo lo mejor es que mires al cénit con los pies apuntando a esta constelación, dado que los meteoros pueden aparecer en cualquier parte del cielo. Son muy rápidos y algunos brillan muy poco así que no te despistes. Puedes ir contando el número de estrellas fugaces que ves y hacer un recuento por horas. Así podrás certificar cuando se produjo el pico de actividad.
Las Perseidas en la cultura general
Como ya hemos dicho antes, estas estrellas fugaces reciben su denominación porque tienen su radiante cerca de la constelación de Perseo.
En la mitología griega Perseo era un semidiós, hijo de Zeus y de la mortal Dánae. Entre sus logros destaca el rescate de la princesa de Etiopía, Andrómeda, que había sido entregada en sacrificio al monstruo marino Ceto por sus padres, Cefeo y Casiopea (constelaciones que encontramos en la misma región del cielo).
Popularmente también se las conoce también como «Lágrimas de San Lorenzo», puesto que el 10 de agosto es el día de este santo que murió quemado en una parrilla.
Iván Silva’s winning photo taken on an iPhone 12 Pro.Iván Silva
Iván Silva won the grand prize at the 2023 iPhone Photography Awards.
Silva, from Mexico City, said he used YouTube tutorials to teach himself photography.
He says he prefers using a phone to a traditional camera as it is easy to travel with.
Iván Silva may be an award-winning photographer, but he says he’s not a professional.
Silva, 37, was announced as the Grand Prize Winner of the 16th annual iPhone Photography Awards earlier this month.
Silva, from Mexico City, beat thousands of entries from around the world with an image of his young nephew celebrating Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory, according to a post on the iPhone Photography Awards’ Instagram account.
Speaking to Insider, Silva said the photo of his nephew standing on a truck was taken a couple of days after the World Cup in December 2022 while his family was vacationing in Arandas, Jalisco, in Mexico. Some of the family were collecting wood for a bonfire when Silva’s nephew, wearing a Messi jersey, stood on top of the truck in celebration, he said.
Silva says he started photography 5 years ago as a hobby
Speaking to Insider, Silva said he began taking photos as a “hobby” five years ago and is self-taught; he used YouTube tutorials and movies, and studied professional photographers to help hone his craft.
These days, Silva said he only has time to photograph on the weekends or while on vacation as he has a demanding job. He works within the judicial system in Mexico and also recently welcomed a newborn son, he said.
And while he initially used a traditional camera, Silva says he now mostly prefers his phone camera as it is more “comfortable” and “easy” to travel with.
“This is the first time I have participated in an international photography contest,” Silva said. He added that he previously applied to contests in Mexico but with “no results.”
“When I found out I was a winner by email, my wife was taking a bath while I was taking care of baby. I was so excited that I didn’t read the whole message. I shouted and told my wife I won — she was very scared and thought something happened to the baby,” Silva said.
“She said she’ll never forget that day because of the scare she had because of my screams,” he added.
Silva said he initially thought he had won the childhood category, and it took around an hour for him to realize he had won the grand prize.
In addition to the grand prize and the three runners-up, the competition also shortlists winners from numerous categories including abstract, animals, architecture, and children, as shown on the contest’s website. Most entries are amateurs since the contest is open to all iPhone users, a spokesperson for the iPhone Photography Awards told Insider.
Silva’s photo was chosen because it captures the inspiration, hope, and dreams of childhood, the spokesperson said.
“His hero, Lionel Messi, came from very difficult circumstances but became the best and so many kids resonate with this,” they added. “The hope he embodies is the biggest gift one human can give another.”
Winners are chosen in the categories of Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Conservation Focus, Creative Nature Photography and Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat.
This year’s winners of the NatureinFocus Photography Awards were announced at the Nature inFocus Festival, held at the Jayamahal Palace in Bangalore, India.
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From a heartwarming portrait of a Bonobo nurturing a mongoose pup, to a fierce battle for mating rights among male Nubian Ibexes in Israel’s Zin Desert, these images capture unique moments in natural history and address crucial conservation matters.
The winners were whittled down from a total of 24,000 submitted photographs from 1,500 photographers around the world.
Below is a stunning collection of some of the winning and highly-commended images from the competition.
Animal Behaviour winner: Shell I Eat You? by Sankhesh Dedhia
This stunning action shot captures a rarely-seen natural history moment, where the legendary Arrowhead of Ranthambhore fishes out an Indian Softshell Turtle from the lake for lunch. A tiger’s diet in the wild can be very varied as the felid can prey on pretty much everything on its turf, even a turtle, hence proved!
Animal Behaviour winner: A Love Like No Other by Afroj Sheikh
Caught in the crosshairs of a hungry leopard, the vulnerable mother and baby langur had little chance of survival. The hunt and the chase had led the predator and prey up a tree before the mother succumbed to the suffocating hold of the large cat. But in embracing death, the mother was able to save her offspring.
Animal Behaviour winner: A Sappy Alliance by Avinash PC
Symbiotic relationships are plenty in the natural world! But none as sappy and sugary as the mutualistic relationship between ants and aphids. Aphids are tiny, sap-sucking insects that are serious plant pests. They secrete a sugar-rich liquid called honeydew, a favourite food of ants! So much so that the ants protect these insects from other predators and even shepherd them to the healthiest parts of the plant to maintain a steady stream of sweet honeydew!
Conservation Focus winner: Cry Me a River by Hiren Pagi
The Australia Bushfire 2020 had devastating impacts on its wildlife. An estimated three billion animals were killed or displaced in the fires that season. The NGO ‘Vets For Compassion’ actively worked in the Mallacoota, Victoria region to find and rescue Koalas and other animals that were affected by the fires. They made their way past blockades, searching for animals in the most severely affected areas. In this photograph, veterinarian Chris Barton looks for survivors amidst a burned eucalyptus plantation.
Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat winner: The Things You Do for Love by Amit Eshel
Looks like the set for the next Mission Impossible, but for Nubian Ibexes, the high-altitude rocky terrains are home. The vulnerable ibex species is known for many things–large semi-circular horns, the ability to scale mountains with ease and the territorial fights that males engage in during the rutting season. Displays of dominance begin with showing off their impressive horns. If that doesn’t do the trick, it’s time to escalate by pushing and shoving the opponent and literally locking horns with them. Ibexes also stand on their hind legs as they get ready to strike.
Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat winner: Worlds Apart by Dileep SS
Think Dubai and the first thing that comes to mind is architectural marvels that make the sky seem at arm’s reach. The tall buildings may be Dubai’s trademark visuals, but another world coexists alongside the dazzle, where wildlife thrives in the desert. The image juxtaposes these two worlds—the towering skyscrapers and the endless sands—a gentle reminder to look beyond the concrete.
Creative Nature Photography winner: All That Glitters Are Spores by Anirban Dutta
The bristles are the brightly-coloured protective hairs of the Slug Moth larvae. The glitter-like effect is because of mushrooms releasing spores. When the photographer found the larvae positioned right next to the sporing mushrooms, he did not want to miss the opportunity to capture the dramatic frame, and dramatic it is!
Creative Nature Photography winner: Symmetry in Mimicry by Arkaprava Ghosh
Mimicry is the highest form of flattery, they say. But in the animal world, it is among the best defence mechanisms. Here, Line-forest Skimmers position themselves aptly on the perennial Phanera vahlii creeper to resemble an inflorescence. Notice how the dragonflies have raised their abdomens in unison? Fooling a predator never looked this intricate.
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Animal Portraits winner: The Bonobo and His Pet by Christian Ziegler
The last great ape to be described, the Bonobo, is one of our closest living relatives. Here, a wild Bonobo who caught a mongoose pup is looking after it like a pet. He later released the animal unharmed. This behaviour has only been recorded once before by Prof Barbara Fruth at this site.
Animal Portraits winner: Inspector Booby by Suliman Alatiqi
Brown boobys spend a significant portion of their lives in the open ocean. Their clumsy nature on land earned them their namesake, derived from the Spanish word bobo, which means stupid or daft. They are excellent foragers of the sea and plunge-dive to feed on anything from anchovies and sardines to squid and shrimp. The photographer watched this individual dipping its head underwater at short intervals and got in position to capture a close-up portrait of the bird from the perspective of its fated prey.
Young Photographer winner: Raiders of Hives by Pranav Mahendru
In the dense forests of Satpura, a pair of oriental honey buzzards raid a beehive. These raptors hunt for food in beehives and wasp nests but, unlike what their name suggests, they prefer bee and wasp larvae over actual honey.
Young Photographer winner: Slender in the Night by Arnav Deshpande
Like the spiders they are commonly confused with, opiliones too have eight legs – mostly long and thin in contrast to their bodies. They are living fossils, the original ‘Daddy Longlegs’, having remained unchanged for millions of years. On a rainy night, the young photographer spotted this opilione sheltering in a crevice, raindrops glistening on its limbs.
Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat special mention: The Land of Stripes by Amit Vyas
If the essence of Ranthambore could be captured in one frame, this would be it. Only once in a blue moon does the landscape become this misty at Ranthambore. And when a tiger chooses the opportune moment to show itself, it almost feels too good to be true. The historical architecture of the landscape, its species and the cerulean backdrop create an image that has magic written all over it.
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Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat special mention: The Rarest of Them All by Sergey Gorshkov
One of the rarest cats in the world, the Amur leopard certainly makes you earn your sighting. The critically endangered felid faces several threats, including poaching for its fur. While suitable habitats are present across Russia and China, these leopards are threatened by the scarcity of prey animals.
Animal Behaviour special mention: It’s a Cat-eat-cat World by Karthik Mohan Iyer
It takes a moment before you go, ‘Woah!’. Though tigers and leopards share the same prey base, they tend to be non-confrontational and mostly stay away from one another. But when threatened by competition, tigers can eliminate other predators in their territory, such as leopards.
Animal Behaviour special mention: Lights Will Guide You Home by Merche Llobera
A pod of spinner dolphins dives back into the beautifully lit waters of the Pacific Ocean, creating this stunning scene of a cetacean avalanche. One of the dolphins can be seen gazing into the camera lens, adding a touch of curiosity and connection to the frame.
Young Photographer special mention: Gecko’s Garage by Vidyun Hebbar
The Andaman day gecko or the green emerald gecko is a bright-coloured gecko endemic to the Andaman Islands. The young photographer was on vacation when he spotted this shy creature lurking inside a light shade.
What began as a Christmas gift from his daughters has launched the former owner of O’Keeffe’s Mensland in Shepparton into the world of astrophotography.
“I often get asked if I have always been interested in astrophotography. The answer is no,” Mr O’Keeffe said.
The universe of stargazing opened to him when his daughters gifted him a telescope shortly after his retirement in 2020.
While Mr O’Keeffe’s interest in photography was long-standing, the night sky was a new frontier.
“I had always had an interest in traditional photography over the years and had good cameras,” he said.
But his curiosity didn’t stop at the gift’s possibilities.
“I was actually really pleased with the gift from the girls but thought it would be worth getting something a bit more advanced,” he said.
So, he dove into the intricacies of telescopes, ultimately unveiling the captivating realm of photographing nebulas and galaxies.
A glimpse into the cosmos: The Rosette Nebula. Photo by Brendan O’Keeffe.
However, behind his images are hours of patience and persistence.
“I spend a lot of my time at night trying to get that perfect shot,” Mr O’Keeffe said.
“Sometimes into the early hours of the morning.
“But once the clouds come in, it’s over.”
His perseverance, however, doesn’t rely solely on waiting for celestial clarity.
“I have taught myself and researched astrophotography through YouTube and a range of forums around the world,” he said.
“It’s been really rewarding being able to progress to a level that is really advanced, and I keep learning as I go along.”
Mr O’Keeffe said that while many people had telescopes, few had delved deep enough to discover their full potential.
“It really is unique and there’s not many doing it,” he said.
And his work hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Mr O’Keeffe said his images had garnered attention from young and old alike.
“I have a great following and enjoy the feedback I receive from people on social media and in person,” he said.
One of his recent accomplishments is a photograph of the Rosette Nebula.
“The Rosette Nebula is 5000 light years away from Earth,” Mr O’Keeffe said.
“Light seen from this nebula today left Rosette before Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza was built.
“It took me 30 shots at five minutes each to get enough data to produce this photograph.”
As the stars continueto allure, and Mr O’Keeffe continues to astound, one thing is clear: retirement, for him, is merely a launchpad to the galaxies beyond.
To see more of Mr O’Keeffe’s astronomical photographs, you can visit his Instagram and Facebook pages.
In the realm of photography, there exists a visionary artist by the name of Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya. Her portfolio is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals, brought to life through her unique and captivating portraits. We find ourselves consistently enthralled by the enchanting imagery that Dobrovolskaya conjures, each frame resonating with a fantastical aura and an unparalleled level of creativity.
Dobrovolskaya’s artistic signature is unmistakable – a fusion of reality and dreams, where the line between human and animal becomes beautifully blurred. Her works exude a sense of wonder, transporting viewers to a realm where imagination takes flight. Her mastery lies not just in the technical aspects of photography, but in her ability to infuse her subjects with a narrative that sparks curiosity and contemplation.
You can find Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya on the web:
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Reflecting on her creative journey, Dobrovolskaya has shared her perspective with us: “My inspiration flows from the intertwined worlds of humans and animals. Through my lens, I strive to capture their innate uniqueness, shining a light on both their external beauty and the depths of their individuality.” It’s this dedication to portraying the essence of her subjects that sets Dobrovolskaya’s work apart.
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As we explore Dobrovolskaya’s portfolio, we are transported to a realm where the boundaries between species are gracefully dissolved. Each image invites us to reimagine our relationship with the animal kingdom, reminding us that beauty and individuality extend beyond the confines of species. Dobrovolskaya’s work serves as a visual reminder of the magic that emerges when the worlds of humans and animals converge, offering us a glimpse into a world where connection and empathy reign.
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In a world where originality often shines brightest, Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya stands as a beacon of innovation and imagination. Through her lens, she invites us to embrace a reality woven with threads of fantasy and to celebrate the intricate tapestry that is life on this planet – both human and animal.
OCEANSIDE, CA — Patch reader and local photographer Julie Gayle captured this photo at sunset in Oceanside.
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