honorable mention
Samuele Bertoli italy
Photo © Samuele Bertoli
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Fireflies at court one year later
Last year, I captured this scene and titled it "Fireflies at Court." This year, I wanted to create something different while keeping the two essential ingredients: the castle and the fireflies. I intended to raise the stakes and depict the scene more effectively and spectacularly. Here comes the importance of understanding and recognizing the potential of the location. Coincidentally, the part of the castle I find most photogenic – with its perfectly aligned three towers – is precisely the one framing the castle with the north behind and looking south. So why not raise the bar and try to fill the background behind the castle with the Milky Way and the foreground hill with fireflies?
This is how my dream has come true.
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
As is evident from my musings and the photos in my portfolio, Torrechiara Castle is one of my favourite spots, offering endless emotions and satisfaction. Not only because it's easily accessible but also because it offers diverse views and conditions. The castle of Torrechiara is to me what codfish is to the Portuguese – something that can be enjoyed differently every single day of the year. That said, one of the castle's aspects that fascinates me the most is when, in mid-June, the hills and paths around it are illuminated by a sea of glowing fireflies under the cover of darkness. An ancient spectacle that transports us back to childhood, evoking sweet memories of our youth. A vision that touches the heart and fills it with joy and hope.Last year, I captured this scene and titled it "Fireflies at Court." This year, I wanted to create something different while keeping the two essential ingredients: the castle and the fireflies. I intended to raise the stakes and depict the scene more effectively and spectacularly. Here comes the importance of understanding and recognizing the potential of the location. Coincidentally, the part of the castle I find most photogenic – with its perfectly aligned three towers – is precisely the one framing the castle with the north behind and looking south. So why not raise the bar and try to fill the background behind the castle with the Milky Way and the foreground hill with fireflies?
This is how my dream has come true.
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
