Inspiration

Claes Thorberntsson is a professional photographer. He was born and raised in Uddevalla Bohuslän. He bought his first camera in 2009 and since 2015 runs his own full time photographic business since 2015. The proximity and love for the Bohu coast meant that he quickly found his subjects around the rugged cliffs, where the waves often caress the polished slabs. Claes' style depicts what he sees in nature, in a graphically well-thought-out way. He likes strong compositions and to use water to create lines and patterns in an artistic way. His love for nature, and especially the barren and bare landscape, as well a mountain environments and forests, is visible in his images... read more.

This picture was taken by chance when we were returning to our tented camp from a game drive in the Okavango Delta in Botswana in October 2018. The sun had just set when we came across this lion. read more.

"When I encountered this scene, the flamingos were relaxed, resting their wings. With utmost caution, I took the time to get close to them and captured the moment. I have never found the flamingos in such a perfect arrangement, where every aspect – the surface of the water, the wind, the conditions of the clouds came together"... Read more read more.

The digital world has revolutionised how photographers take, process and view their images. Fascinated by endless ways of editing and sharing on social media, many photographers almost forgotten about the beauty and power of printing. It is a shame, as prints are permanent, they can easily be shown to others, they don’t need electricity, and most importantly, they represent colours, tones and all other characteristics of the images, as the photographer wishes them to be seen... read more.

The aim with the shot was to isolate the face of the young monkey and encapsulate it by the fur of its mother. It proved harder than I thought, to be honest. I wanted the eyes to be... read more.