honorable mention
Samuele Bertoli italy
Photo © Samuele Bertoli
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Fireflies at court
If you look for fireflies after dark in June or July, ideally in a meadow with a woodland edge, look carefully, and you will notice some differences. Pay attention to the flash patterns. The flash pattern is how male and female fireflies attract and find each other. Typically, a male will flash first and look for a female’s response. Different species of fireflies have different flash patterns. You will also notice that some fireflies fly close to the ground, and others fly higher up; some fly out in the open, and others fly in among vegetation. These differences in location also differ among specifies.
A firefly’s world is tiny; their life as adults often remains very close to the spot in the soil where they lived as larvae. Because they do not migrate or roam much in search of new habitats, when a local habitat is destroyed or no longer supports viable firefly reproduction due to light pollution, the result is often a local extinction.
Embarking on a visual odyssey, I am not merely a photographer but a passionate storyteller, navigating the tapestry of existence through the lens. The art of photography, an enchantment that held me captive, has transformed from fascination to a fervent mission in recent years.
In the dance of pixels and light, my lens becomes an instrument of ancient yearning- an overwhelming need to tell stories, to share the vibrant tales that pulse within our world.
Call it a devotion, a tribute to the sublime beauty and unyielding pride that permeates our surroundings.
Driven by the innate inclination for storytelling, my photography journey is an act of communion with the soul of the universe. Immanuel Kant aptly noted that it is about “showing how reality is interpreted once filtered through the coloured lenses of my eyes.”
Each click of the shutter is a passionate declaration, a testament to my deep connection with the diverse facets of reality. My photography seeks to capture the very essence and soul of the subjects, believing that a sensitive soul should choose a style that harmonises with the message it aims to convey.
I strive to channel passion, love, and dedication in every frame. Each photograph is not a mere snapshot but a deliberate act to communicate a profound message and evoke emotions.
As memories intertwine with challenges overcome, my aim is for viewers not to glance indifferently but to be captivated, moved, and inspired. Let the images tickle the imagination and awaken curiosity as they reveal the stories that beg to be told.
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entry description
Watching the sparkling magic of fireflies (also commonly called Lightning Bugs) is a quintessential summertime experience.If you look for fireflies after dark in June or July, ideally in a meadow with a woodland edge, look carefully, and you will notice some differences. Pay attention to the flash patterns. The flash pattern is how male and female fireflies attract and find each other. Typically, a male will flash first and look for a female’s response. Different species of fireflies have different flash patterns. You will also notice that some fireflies fly close to the ground, and others fly higher up; some fly out in the open, and others fly in among vegetation. These differences in location also differ among specifies.
A firefly’s world is tiny; their life as adults often remains very close to the spot in the soil where they lived as larvae. Because they do not migrate or roam much in search of new habitats, when a local habitat is destroyed or no longer supports viable firefly reproduction due to light pollution, the result is often a local extinction.
about the photographer
I was born and grew up in Lunigina, Tuscany, and now I live in Parma, Italy.Embarking on a visual odyssey, I am not merely a photographer but a passionate storyteller, navigating the tapestry of existence through the lens. The art of photography, an enchantment that held me captive, has transformed from fascination to a fervent mission in recent years.
In the dance of pixels and light, my lens becomes an instrument of ancient yearning- an overwhelming need to tell stories, to share the vibrant tales that pulse within our world.
Call it a devotion, a tribute to the sublime beauty and unyielding pride that permeates our surroundings.
Driven by the innate inclination for storytelling, my photography journey is an act of communion with the soul of the universe. Immanuel Kant aptly noted that it is about “showing how reality is interpreted once filtered through the coloured lenses of my eyes.”
Each click of the shutter is a passionate declaration, a testament to my deep connection with the diverse facets of reality. My photography seeks to capture the very essence and soul of the subjects, believing that a sensitive soul should choose a style that harmonises with the message it aims to convey.
I strive to channel passion, love, and dedication in every frame. Each photograph is not a mere snapshot but a deliberate act to communicate a profound message and evoke emotions.
As memories intertwine with challenges overcome, my aim is for viewers not to glance indifferently but to be captivated, moved, and inspired. Let the images tickle the imagination and awaken curiosity as they reveal the stories that beg to be told.
back to gallery
