The eruption of Mount Semeru in East Java began on 4 Dec, 2021, damaging at least 5000 homes. The villages of the Malang district were destroyed by hot ash and lava. People who survived the tragedy tried to rebuild their home within the shattered bricks. Life was miserable, supplies were transported from time to time by motorbikes. No matter how difficult the conditions here, the resilient villagers remain attached to this land they call home, determined to rebuild the infrastructure they once knew.
I sought to broaden my creative horizons across various photo genres. Nature and landscape photography quickly became my favourites, as I find deep inspiration in the serene beauty of the natural world.
Through my lens, I aim to celebrate both the beauty of nature and the richness of human experience, creating a body of work that resonates with viewers on multiple levels.
Awards Titles:
FRPS
GPSA
EFIAP
EPSA
Awards:
1. All about Photo Awards 2024 - 5th place
2. PX3 (Paris Photography Award)2024 - 1 Gold , 1 Bronze, 6 Honorable Mentions, 1 shortlisted "State of the World”
3. IPA (international photography awards)2024 - 1st place(professional), 2 Honorable Mentions, 4 Official selections, 1 Top 5 jury selection
4. Epson international Pano Awards 2024 - 5 slivers, 4 Bronzes
5. ND award 2024 - 14 Honorable Mentions
6. Refocus Awards 2024 - Discovery of the year in travel and nature, 3 Bronzes(landscape, aerial, sports), 9 Honorable Mentions, 18 shortlisted
7. Chromatic Awards 2024 - 1 Gold(professional landscape), 11 Honorable Mentions
8. Tokyo international Foto Awards( tifa) 2024 - 3 Golds (professional), 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, 9 Honorable mentions
9. Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) 2024 - Winner ( Single shot-Escape), Finalist portfolio x 3, Finalist single shots x 5
Travel Photographer of the Year(TPOTY) 2021, 2022 commended
10. World nature photography winner 2024 Bronze
11. Oneeyeland.com - travel photographers 2024 rank #1 winner