Cultures in Transition explores the changes that people go through, the subtleties that make their life evolve, their spiritual guiding light. It depicts the continuity between family, work, and spirituality. There was no separation. This fluidity of life is at the core of Cultures in Transition.
"Klink's pictures are dreams manifest – they become representations of our past, present, and future. His photographs are of exotic places and people, yet they connect deeply to what it means to be human. They are about survival and hope. They are about the Spirit, Heart, and Soul in us all."
Oliver Klink is a professional photographer based in Los Gatos, CA. He specializes in nature, wildlife and fine art photography. He recently published an award winning monograph: Cultures in Transition: Spirit-Heart-Soul. He also teaches photography and take avid photographers on trip around the world to discover and improve their passion. His schedule can be viewed at www.incredibletravelphotos.com
Awards Dodho Magazine, Black and White Photographer of the Year - July, 2018
“Spirit of the Village” - Publication in the 2018 September issue
Photolucida - Critical Mass Top 50 - Sept, 2018
Top 50 Award for "Soul of the Burkitshi" Portfolio
Black and White Magazine, Portfolio Spotlight Winner - May, 2018
“Heart of the Yi” - Publication in the 2018 October issue
International Color Awards - March, 2018
Honorable Mention - Portrait Category ("Eagle Huntress")
Black and White Magazine, Single Image Contest - December, 2017
People's Choice Award for "Ancient Farming"
Honorable Mentions for "Canada Lynx" and "The Ballerina"
B&W Spider Awards - November, 2017
2nd Place Silhouette Category ("Ancient Farming")
Photolucida - Critical Mass Top 200 - Sept, 2017
Top 200 Award for "I am Yi" Portfolio
Monovision Award - August, 2017
Honorable Mention for "Consequences" Project
LensWork - July, 2017
2017 Seeing in Sixies Top 50 Artists (Book to be published in Fall of 2017)
Rfotofolio - July, 2017
2017 Rfotofolio Artist Selection
Pacific Art League - Feb, 2017
Honorable Mention for Javeena and Ganesha 1
BWGallerist - Dec, 2016
Best of the Best Black and White Emerging Photographers
B&W Spider Award - Dec, 2016
4x Honorable Mentions
Black and White Magazine - Oct, 2016
People's Choice Award - "Stepwell"
Single Image Award - "God's Rays"
Photolucida - Critical Mass Top 50 - Sept, 2016
Top 50 Award for "Consequences" Portfolio
B&W Spider Award - Dec, 2015
3x Honorable Mentions
Rayko Center Gallery, International Travel Contest - Nov, 2014
Grand Prize Winner – “Herding Instinct”
