TITLE: Breath of the Arctic

This image captures an opening in the ice, through which the distinctive silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) can be seen. The orca’s black-and-white body appears beneath the dark surface of the water, framed by the surrounding white ice. Orcas in the cold waters of Iceland often rely on natural or artificial openings in the ice to surface and breathe, as they are mammals and need air. This image, with its stark contrast between ice and water, evokes both the beauty and danger of the icy habitat.

AUTHOR: Matteo Redaelli (Italy)

I am a landscape photographer who specializes in capturing images of natural and outdoor environments. I am focused on showcasing the beauty of landscapes, both natural and urban, often traveling to remote and picturesque locations to find the most evocative scenes. The main characteristics and skills that I have include artistic eye and composition, knowledge of light, technical proficiency, patience and perseverance, preparation and planning, post processing skills, environmental respect and passion for nature.
I won different awards in photography, and I love to show the work through social media and exhibitions.
www.redaellimatteo.it
- 4 Honorable Mentions Monochrome Award 2016;
- Silver Medal - Tokyo International Photo Award 2017;
- Sony International Photo Award 2018;
- Collaboration Oslo University with naturalistic pictures on Tvergastein Issue 2018;
- Collaboration with DOVE VIAGGI;
- LensCulture 2023 Critic's choice;
- 2 Honorable Mentions - Chromatic Photo Award 2017;
- 2 Honorable Mentions - Photography Grant 2018 and 2019;
- 1 Bronze refocus awards - landscape - world photo annual 2023;
- Publication in Lens Magazine January 2024 Issue 112
- 1 Bronze in Exposure One Awards - One shot photography contest
- 1 Bronze in 1839 Awards - Color Photography Contest