Karácsonykor a természet lenyűgöző világában kalandoztunk, utunkon kiváló kalauzunk volt: Nagy Zoltán Gergely marosvásárhelyi természetfotós.

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About

I am a nature photographer from Transylvania, Romania. I have a great passion for nature and the outdoors, and a keen interest in the natural heritage of Romania. Born in 1989 in Targu Mures, the Carpathian Mountains have inspired me as a child, and while studying in a Natural Sciences class in High School I have also started photographing seriously. After graduation I felt that I really wanted to combine my passion for biology with my passion for photography, so with the help of my parents, friends and a university loan, in 2008 I applied for the Wildlife and Environmental Photography Course at the Blackpool and the Fylde College run by the Lancaster University in England.

It was during my university years that I have realised just how special Romania’s natural heritage is, and how many values are often not realised and not protected in Romania. After graduation I have moved back to my hometown, where I have started working on photographic stories of wildlife and ecosystems of Romania. I am committed to conservation; in my photography I like working on projects, and always strive to remain true, and maintain a high ethical standard.

I am a member of naturArt, the Hungarian Association of nature photographers, a founding member of Forona, the Romanian Associacion of nature photographers, member of the iLCP Emerging league program, and a Photographer and Wildlife guide for Sakertour.

"Seen from the above, the Carpathian mountain range reminds me of a question mark...The question mark seems to ask: what is the life in this region of the world like? How do we preserve its unique values? What do we do for the future?" -HE Rudolf Schuster

Vision

Wether it's with the use of camera traps or with days spent camouflaged behind my lens waiting to be part of a special moment, I am passionate about witnessing all kinds of interactions. I feel most at home in the wilderness areas of Romania -the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube Delta - but I always face new environments and challenges with great curiosity.

Exploration - both on the field and artistically - is something that I love to do. In a way every new experiment inspires me on my journey for a deeper understanding.

I strive to give a voice to those that haven't got one, to inspire people for change, and get as many people as possible interested in our environment. I believe in the saying:

'You can only protect something that you already know and care about'

Awards & Recognition

2017

Nikon '10 Year' Portfolio Award – Romania –1st Prize

2016

'Gratitudine Urbis' award from Targu Mures City Council, Romania
Milvus Nature Photo Contest – 2nd Prize in 'Landscapes', Romania
Fotogeografica, Romania – 2nd Prize in the 'Landscape' category

2014

Festival de l'Oiseau et de la Nature, France – 1st Prize in the 'Encounters' category
Nature Photographer of the year, Hungary – Highly Commended
Fotogeografica, Romania – 2nd Prize in the 'Wildlife' category

2013

'European Wildlife Photographer of the Year' - 1st Prize in the 'Birds' category
Nature Photographer of the year, Hungary – 2nd Prize in the 'Black and White' category
Milvus Nature Photo Contest – Grand prize of the competition

2012