A proud and elegant thistle opens among the grass, crowned with violet threads. A butterfly approaches in flight, wings spread like golden sails, drawn by the invisible scent of nectar.
The 300mm macro compresses the frame and heightens the moment’s tension: a perfect balance between stillness and motion, floral geometry and instinctive impulse.
Shot from the front, the insect becomes almost theatrical: its wings frame the flower with perfect symmetry, creating a visual dialogue of shapes and complementary colors.
It’s a point of contact between two worlds, the lightness of air and the rootedness of earth, held still in a single instant.
Born in Milan on November 28, 1977, I’ve been living in Bormio for many years, where I work as a ski instructor and draw endless inspiration from the surrounding mountains and nature.
Photography, to me, is not just about representation, it’s about interpretation.
Many of my..
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