Hot Lagoons

• Photographer
  Sonia Costa
• Technical Info
  Leica D-Lux 7
• Photo Date
  July 2022
• Website
  http://www.sonia-costa.com

The Gamla Laugin is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. It was made in 1891 at Hverahólmi, a geothermal area with warm water coming from hot springs. not so far away from Reykjavik. Icelanders love to bathe in hot lagoons and this site, small and away from tourist groups , is the ideal place to enjoy and relax.

• Biography
  Born and grew up in Italy,rooted in a background in Geography and a life spent traveling across remote regions of the globe my photography explores the quiet dignity of people and places far from the spotlight.Inspired by the Humanist photographers of the 20th century,I focus on everyday life,cultural narratives and contemporary issues. My work is an ongoing exploration of humanity,change and the fragile balance between preservation and progress.
• Awards
  1st place Julia Cameron Awards (Children of the world) - 1st place BNW Spider Awards (Portrait) - Silver winner IFAsummer Snaps - 2nd place TIFA International Award (Editorial)- 2nd place IPA International Awards (Editorial) - 3rd place Prix de La Photographie Paris (Editorial) - 3rd place AnalogSparks Awards Merit of Excellence, Honorable mentions and nominees in various International Contests: All About Photo APP Magazine - Monochrome Awards - PX3 Prix de la Pjotographie -Fine Art Photography - Spider Awards - Colors Awards - IPA International Awards - IPA Street Awards - Pollux Awards - REfocus Award - Julia Cameron Awards - TIFA International Awards