A Journey of the Fish

• Photographer
  Martin Miklas, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
• Category
  Europe
• Studio
  mARTinstudio.sk
• Website
  https://miklasmartin.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/miklas.photo

A Journey of the Fish - Sardinha is a story of tradition, struggle and hope in the face of adversity. It's a story that is unique to Portugal, but one that has universal relevance in today's world.
Journey of the Fish became also my own journey in the sardines’ pathway exploring all the aspects along the way.
This is a story of how modernisation, overfishing and disregard for the environment can have dire consequences on the local communities and the ecosystem. But it is also a story of resilience and hope, as the local communities and authorities are working together to revive the industry.

Lisbon/ Bratislava-based conceptual documentary and fine-art photographer from Bratislava/ Slovakia whose primary focus is on the climate and biodiversity crises affecting ocean and socio-economical and ecological impact on the fishing industry in Portugal.

Presently one of the alumni of the 2022-23 VII Photo Masterclass, proud father of 2 and Visual Storytelling Masterclass by The Raw Society participant.

Awards * 2023 - SPP - SLOVAK PRESS PHOTO 2023 - Portrait category - Manuela of Nazaré - Winner
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Editorial / Press-Photo Essay / Feature Story - A Journey of The Fish - Honorable Mention
* 2023 - SPP - SLOVAK PRESS PHOTO 2023 - Environment and Nature international category - A Journey of the Fish - Sardinha - Nomination / Finalist
* 2023 - SPP - SLOVAK PRESS PHOTO 2023 - Portrait category - Manuela of Nazaré - Nomination / Finalist
* 2023 - GPA - Great Photography Awards 2023 - Black & White World International Photo Competition - Minimalism - Runner Up + Honorable mention - Navigating the Celestial Tides
* 2023 - STF - Shoot The Face International Photography Awards - Manuela - Finalist
* 2023 - STF - Shoot The Face International Photography Awards - Manuela 2 - Finalist
* 2023 - Emergentes - Internacional Photography Award Encontros da Imagem - selected for Portfolios Readings
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Nature - Macro - Official Selection
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Fine Art - Abstract - Official Selection
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Editorial / Press-Photo Essay / Feature Story - Official Selection - A Journey of The Fish
* 2023 - PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris - State of the World 2023 - A Journey of The Fish - Shortlist
* 2023 - Lens Culture Emerging Talent Awards 2023 - Editors’ Picks - ABYSSAL ECHOES
* 2023 - All About Photo - AAP Magazine #32 B&W
* 2023 - Lens Culture Emerging Talent Awards 2023 - Editors’ Picks - ABYSSAL ECHOES
* 2023 - All About Photo - AAP Magazine #32 B&W - A Journey of The Fish - Particular Merit Mention
* 2023 - All About Photo Solo Exhibition - A Journey of The Fish - Runner up
* 2023 - Social Documentary Network - A Journey of The Fish - Sardine
* 2023 - International Contest of Art Photography Portugal - João Taborda Memorial Salon