Alex Palka
Photography as Art and Mindfulness
Photography for me is an art of mindfulness. Observing my surroundings and reading the subtle signals provided by nature allows me to capture beautiful and unique moments. It's also a way to relax and recuperate, as well as get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Through photography, I can contemplate the beauty of the world around me and be totally present in the moment.
Photography as Mood and Influence
As a photographer and architect, I understand the power of nature photography to influence the atmosphere and character of the interior in which it is presented, as well as the people who are there. As humans we need close contact with nature, but living in cities we are largely cut off from it. Thanks to photography, however, we can have at least a substitute for this contact.
Photography as Beauty, Character, and Importance
Over the years of practice, I have learned that the best photos contain three elements: they are beautiful, unique, and they say something important. Capturing all three aspects in one photograph is a challenging but rewarding task, and it is my photographic mission to find and reveal such shots to the World.