1st place
gold star award
Birgit Zimmermann
germany Photo © Birgit Zimmermann
title
Hríð
They have managed to not only survive, but thrive in this place of extremes for more than a thousand years, evolving into uniquely resilient, intelligent and social animals.
This image, taking during a snowstorm, pays tribute to these incomparable creatures who often prefer to stay outside even in the most adverse of conditions instead of seeking shelter.
With degrees in both Horse Management and Media Design as well as years of experience in each field, she decided to quit her job in the finance industry and give in to her calling as an artist in 2015. She finds inspiration in the paintings of Romanticism, in writings of contemporary Nature Philosophy as well as Ancient Mythology, and above all, in nature itself.
She prefers to work with her subjects in maximum possible freedom, leaving it up to the animals how they want to express themselves in a particular moment.
Apart from working on several long-term projects, she offers photo tours and tuition with a focus on individuality and adventure. Her work is displayed in homes throughout the European continent, in Iceland and the United States.
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entry description
Icelandic horses were brought to the island by the Vikings during Icelandic settlement and are one of the purest horse breeds in the world.They have managed to not only survive, but thrive in this place of extremes for more than a thousand years, evolving into uniquely resilient, intelligent and social animals.
This image, taking during a snowstorm, pays tribute to these incomparable creatures who often prefer to stay outside even in the most adverse of conditions instead of seeking shelter.
about the photographer
Birgit is a self-taught photographer based in Germany and Iceland. Her main focus are horses and how they can help us reestablish our long-lost connection to the natural world.With degrees in both Horse Management and Media Design as well as years of experience in each field, she decided to quit her job in the finance industry and give in to her calling as an artist in 2015. She finds inspiration in the paintings of Romanticism, in writings of contemporary Nature Philosophy as well as Ancient Mythology, and above all, in nature itself.
She prefers to work with her subjects in maximum possible freedom, leaving it up to the animals how they want to express themselves in a particular moment.
Apart from working on several long-term projects, she offers photo tours and tuition with a focus on individuality and adventure. Her work is displayed in homes throughout the European continent, in Iceland and the United States.
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