TITLE: Winter Drawings

I created this aerial series in the Carpathian Mountains in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine. In these parts of Ukraine, the houses are sparsely placed on low mountains, sometimes close to the forest. This allows me to see more minimalist scenes of rural life. The snow-covered mountains resemble a blank sheet of paper, and a combination of elements of rural life and nature creates simple but no less amazing sketches resembling pencil drawings. This is especially noticeable from above, which is why I chose to work with a drone for this project. I spent many days hiking in the winter Carpathian Mountains looking for interesting subjects for this series.

AUTHOR: Yevhen Samuchenko (Ukraine)

Yevhen Samuchenko is a Ukrainian photographer, traveler, and teacher, born in Odesa. He discovered his passion for photography at age 12 and turned it into a professional career by 2012.

Deeply inspired by Mother Nature and the Universe, his photography focuses primarily on nature, exploring the subtle and ever-changing relationship between humanity and the natural world. Through his images, he seeks to showcase the fragile beauty of the planet and the potential for dialogue in the interaction between man and nature.

His work has been exhibited internationally, including 14 museum exhibitions. He is the recipient of over 60 photography awards and has been among the winners of prestigious international competitions such as Travel Photographer of the Year, HIPA, and the World Masters of Photography Award. Samuchenko has traveled to more than 40 countries capturing the beauty of the world, and his work has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, National Geographic, The Times, BBC, CNN and others.