Honorable Mention TIFA 2023 Fine Art / Abstract

Blood

  • Photographer
    Alexej Sachov

This photograph captures the beauty and violence of the ocean's depths, influenced by the emotions of devastation of the war in Ukraine. Taken during a night scuba dive, the moving water and air bubbles evoke a sense of both tranquility and destruction, much like the human experience.The red is a powerful symbol of the human toll of war and violence, urging us to take action and protect the fragility of our world.

Alexej is a passionate diver and an underwater photographer. His photographs depict the beauty and richness of the underwater world and the horrors of man-made ocean pollution. Alexej was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Inspired by his mother’s photographs, Alexej started photographing in his childhood. Alexej’s underwater photos are successful in FineArt, Environmental, Abstract, Seascape and Nature categories of various professional international photography competitions. https://sachov-art.com/