Тhe Last Lords of Rhodope Mountains

• Prize
  Bronze in Portfolio/Personal
• Photographer
  Todor Tilev
• Agency / Studio
  Todor Tilev Breathtaking Photo
• Technical Info
  Different Settings For Each Picture
• Photo Date
  During the years 2023, 2024 and 2025

I have visited many abandoned villages in Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria. The villages are very remote, and in them live between 1 and 10 people.The villages are located in very beautiful areas. The access to the villages is not easy especially the last 5-10km. I wanted to answer myself why these people continue to live in these areas, when they simply are disconnected from the civilization. Without any shops, doctors and transport these people most of who are over 85 years old, want to die where they have spent the most of their lives. They are 'Тhe last Lords of Rhodope Mountains'.

Todor Tilev is Multi-Award Winning Bulgarian Photographer who for the last 23 years has been living in Athlone, Ireland. Todor Tilev's photography style can be described with the three words: Natural, Unique and Artistic. Todor is an known for his diverse portfolio that spans multiple genres, from nature and landscape to fine art and conceptual photography. Todor’s pictures have been published worldwide, and his work has been Awarded in many International competitions. His work is technically proficient, having earned him hundreds of international awards across virtually every category.