Naxos

Between the limestone giants of the north and the silken waterways of the Delta, Vietnam breathes in shades of jade and charcoal. It is a land of persistent grace, where the morning mist clings to rice terraces like a memory and the incense of ancient pagodas curls toward a humid sky. In the chaos of the city and the silence of the countryside, there is a shared heartbeat, a resilience found in the eyes of a vendor or the solitary curve of a wooden boat. This collection is an exploration of a country that flows like water, ever-changing yet eternally rooted.

There’s nothing more interesting than the landscape of the human face.” – Irvin Kershner-

“I have a fondness for when the landscape becomes surreal.” – Edward Burtynsky

Photographing rescues and releases of wild animals, thanks to the amazing people of "Naxos Wildlife Protection Association", revealed to me an amazing world of pure love, respect, endless devotion and admiration. Emotions that push you without thought or hesitation into real action to protect wildlife!

To look upon the Kayan is to witness a living tradition etched in gold and brass, a quiet defiance against the erosion of modernity. Known for the sacred coils that elongate the neck, their beauty is not merely aesthetic but a profound language of identity and heritage. Within the dappled light of their forest homes, there is a meditative stillness to their movements and a piercing clarity in their gaze. These portraits seek to honor the dignity of the Kayan soul, capturing the intricate balance between the weight of history and the lightness of a vanishing way of life.

"To see in colour is a delight for the eyes but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul" – Andri Cauldwell.

‘If you can smell the street by looking at the photo, it’s a street photograph.’ Bruce Gilden