Silver in Nature/Landscape / 2025 / Nature / Landscape

• Prize
  Silver in Nature/Landscape
• Photographer
  Jamil Slim, Canada
• Website
  https://jamilslim.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/jamilslim_photography/

Ten days in total. Four trips back and forth to that magical spot, each one a grueling three-hour drive both ways.

The challenges were relentless: days stuck in the van as heavy rain poured down instead of the snow I had dreamed of, the weather shifting unpredictably each time.

But this image was worth every struggle. It was a dream composition I envisioned long ago, back when I first headed to New Zealand. This shot was a dream that refused to let me give up, no matter what.

I’m a landscape photographer based in Quebec, Canada. Trekking is more than a passion, it’s a way of life that carries me into the heart of nature, where I can slow down, breathe deeply, and witness the beauty of the world with open eyes.

Over the past few years, my journey has taken a more nomadic turn. I began living full-time on the road, first in South Africa, New Zealand, then through the rugged grandeur of the French Alps and the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites. Life in a van has allowed me to stay close to the landscapes I love, rising with the sun, chasing the perfect light.