I photographed natural areas where there is no human disturbance in Turkey's all four Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts from the air by flying in my paramotor over the course of two years. These wide areas where water meets land are either protected or just left alone. They are constantly threatened with extinction under the influence of human population and ambition. The unspoilt wealth created by nature when left in peace was the material of this photography series.
Coming from a family of artists, Ali Kabas’s love of the visual arts and photography began at his early age. Receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA degree from Columbia University, Kabas has chosen photography as his profession.
He focuses on corporate, aerial, advertising, travel, underwater and fine art photography. Based in Istanbul, Kabas is an expert in the latest digital photography and video technologies. He enjoys teaching photography and leads workshops.
Ali Kabas’s fine art photography was featured in his personal exhibitions: “DreamWorld” 2002, “Mound-Silent Villages” 2005, “Recto-Verso” 2006, “High Angle” 2008, “Third Eye” 2012 at PG Art Gallery in Istanbul, and “A Celebration of Istanbul” 2005 at the St. Regis Hotel and the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in New York.
He has served numerous times as a jury member in the Turkish Underwater Sports Federation underwater imaging competitions.
When he’s not shooting in his studio or working on location, Kabas either flies his paramotor or goes scuba diving.
