Ice Rider

• Photographer
  Costas Kariolis
• Technical Info
  ISO 100 | 70mm | f8 | 1/30sec
• Photo Date
  February 19th 2019
• Website
  https://photocostas.co.uk/

The muted Finnish winter landscape and lighting conditions inspired me to explore winter minimalism. The landscape was barren and sparse, not a sole in sight. The temperature was a mild -2 Celsius. As I set up my camera, a man on a kelkka - a small sled equipped with runners, glided elegantly into my composition providing a focal point interest, sense of scale and an element of surprise and mystery to the moment.

• Biography
  Award-Winning Outdoor & Travel Photographer. Seascapes, landscapes and urban environments is where I find my photographic inspiration. I am drawn to water and fascinated with interpreting movement, light and rugged and varied environments. My photographic work is described as authentic and minimalist. I am passionate about sustainability and the natural health benefits of the great outdoors.
• Awards
  2023 3x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards 2022 2x Commended. The Sunday Times Landscape Photographer Of The Year. Bronze Winner. Prix de la Photographie, Paris (Px3) 3x Honorable Mention. Prix de la Photographie, Paris (Px3) 4x Official Selection. International Photography Awards Honorable Mention. ???????Minimalist Photography Awards 4x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards Gallery Exhibition. Clampart 2021 2x Official Selection. Tokyo International Foto Awards 2x Bronze Winner. Budapest International Foto Awards 10 x Honorable Mention. Neutral Density Photography Awards Shortlisted. Landscape Photographer Of The Year Single Image Winner. Feature Shoot 5 x Honorable Mentions. International Photography Awards Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards 3x Nominees. Fine Art Photography Awards 50 Best Black & White Minimalist Photographers. BnW Minimalist Photography 4x Shortlisted. Siena International Photography Awards Honorable Mention. Minimalist Photography Awards 3x Honorable Mentions. Tokyo International Foto Awards Gold & Bronze Winner. Tokyo International Foto Awards Winner.