Bronze in Nature/Water / 2025 / Nature / Water

• Prize
  Bronze in Nature/Water
• Photographer
  Matteo Redaelli, Italy
• Studio
  Matteo Redaelli Images
• Website
  https://www.redaellimatteo.it
• Instagram
  matdock

This image captures an opening in the ice, through which the distinctive silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) can be seen, framed by the surrounding white ice. Orcas in the cold waters of Iceland often rely on natural or artificial openings in the ice.

I am a landscape photographer who specializes in capturing images of natural and outdoor environments. I am focused on showcasing the beauty of landscapes, both natural and urban, often traveling to remote and picturesque locations to find the most evocative scenes. The main characteristics and skills that I have include artistic eye and composition, knowledge of light, technical proficiency, patience and perseverance, preparation and planning, post processing skills, environmental respect and passion for nature.

Awards - 4 Honorable Mentions Monochrome Award 2016;
- Silver Medal - Tokyo International Photo Award 2017;
- Sony International Photo Award 2018;
- Collaboration Oslo University with naturalistic pictures on Tvergastein Issue 2018;
- Collaboration with DOVE VIAGGI;
- LensCulture 2023 Critics choice;
- 2 Honorable Mentions - Chromatic Photo Award 2017;
- 2 Honorable Mentions - Photography Grant 2018 and 2019;
- 1 Bronze refocus awards - landscape - world photo annual 2023;
- Publication in Lens Magazine January 2024 Issue 112;
- 1 Bronze in Exposure One Awards - One shot photography contest;
- 1 Bronze in 1839 Awards - Color Photography Contest.