An Interview with Anne Mäenurm by Beata Moore

Anne Mäenurm is an amateur landscape and nature photographer based in the Northern Italy (North-East, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia). She was born and brought up in the Northern Estonia countryside. For her, photography is not just a hobby, it has become a way of balancing life. She prefers photographing the natural world – spending time outdoors makes her feel close to the roots of life. She is in constant search for those fleeting moments of magic that turn our world into something extraordinary. In her images she strives to reflect the atmosphere, feeling, and sheer wonderment that our natural world evokes within us. Some of her works have been published in various national and international magazines as National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller, Asferico magazine 2013 n°46, Asferico magazine 2016 n°51, article “I luoghi del cuore”, Viaggio Dolomiti december 2016, cover, Digital Camera Magazine, Meridiani Montagne. She has won many prizes in international photographic competitions: Overall winner - Palmarès Concours 2018- Montier Festival Photo, highly commended Bio Photo Contest 2018, Asferico Photocontest, Photographer of the Year (POTY),Estonian Nature Photography of the Year. Anne is a member of AFNI since 2013 (Italian Association nature photographers) and contributing photographer at PHOTOFVG.IT since 2012. Website: http://annemaenurm.com read more.

Selection of December 2018: Elevation by Marco Gargiulo

Elevation by Marco Gargiulo

The majesty of the seahorse has been so well seen by Marco Gargiulo. With the rays of the sun just behind, it looks like a king or a divinity, gracefully moving in its kingdom. A fantastic capture. read more.

Selection of November 2018: Gelada Baboons by Roberto Marchegiani

Gelada Baboons by Roberto Marchegiani

Sumptuous light on the baboon makes our choice for the photo of the month. read more.

Selection of October 2018: tiger Noir by Preeti and Prashant Chacko

Tiger Noir by Preeti and Prashant Chacko

A very impressive shot that perfectly underlines the power of the feline read more.

An Interview with Daniel Laan by Beata Moore

Daniel Laan is professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands, who is passionate about conveying ethereal qualities through both photography and post-processing. His turbulent mind finds serenity in the outdoors and comes alive through a dark and moody visual style which he teaches in photography workshops held throughout Europe. Daniel teaches landscape photography and leads workshops and tours. read more.