As I reminisce on my trip to Ireland in 2023 summer, one journey stands out above the rest. It took me from the hectic streets of Dublin to the peaceful hamlet of Maynooth and finally, I ventured to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. These towering coastal cliffs, located on the southwestern side of the Burren […]
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The sunsets you never plan often become the most memorable. On New Year’s Eve 2020, while the world was in lockdown, I stood on a rooftop terrace in Ferragudo. What could have been a lonely holiday far from family turned into one of my favorite photography memories: capturing a golden sunset over Ferragudo as the […]
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If you’ve ever visited Prague’s Old Town Hall, you know how rare it is to see it empty. Usually, it’s overflowing with tourists, street musicians, and the eager crowds waiting for the hourly show of the Astronomical Clock. But if you set your alarm ridiculously early, the square reveals a different face—calm, golden, and almost […]
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This October the Arrivals Hall at Lisbon Airport with a cooperation with The Arte Institute, will host CORação – Colours of the Heart, an exhibition of my nine carefully selected photographs on display throughout the month. Let me present to you… CORação – Colours of the Heart (Portuguese: cor = colour · coração = heart) […]
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Some photos take years to reveal their magic. This Panorama of Basteibrücke in Autumn in Germany was captured back in autumn 2017—and rediscovered only recently when I went digging through old hard drives. That day, the weather was anything but ideal. It rained for most of the afternoon, the sky heavy and gray. Normally, I’d […]
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The Edge of the Cliffs of Moher is one of those places that photos can never fully capture—but that doesn’t stop me from trying. This shot was taken on my second evening along the cliffs, after a day of changing weather, wild winds, and rain showers. At 20:30, just as I had almost given up, […]
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Standing proudly above the village of Doolin, Doonagore Castle is one of County Clare’s most photogenic landmarks. But when I revisited this photo on my hard drive, I realized it wasn’t the castle alone that made this shot special—it was the unexpected “models” who stole the scene: a group of curious Irish cows. The Challenge […]
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When you think of Downtown Dubai at night, the image that comes to mind is usually clear skies, endless skyscrapers, and the Burj Khalifa towering above it all. But sometimes, the magic lies in the unexpected. On this particular morning, our small group had just returned from Abu Dhabi. A fog forecast had us on […]
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Sometimes, photography is about precision planning. Sometimes, it’s about embracing the unexpected. I had set up a PhotoPills meet-up in with the idea of the lunar eclipse photography in Lisbon and moon perfectly aligned behind the Cristo Rei statue. With the right distance, the moon’s apparent size would’ve been nearly 100 meters across—completely engulfing the […]
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When you think of Dubai’s skyline at night, your eyes instantly go to the Burj Khalifa. Towering above every other building, it seems almost untouchable. But sometimes, the magic isn’t in what’s obvious — it’s in what you nearly miss. This photograph was taken at 3:34 a.m. with my Sony ILCE-7RM5 and a 175mm focal length […]
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Driving south from Rhodes City towards Lindos, I was looking for places to stop along the way. That’s how I stumbled upon Kallithea Springs — a cultural monument that beautifully combines history, architecture, and a tranquil seaside atmosphere. First Impressions The site immediately stood out with its mosaic courtyards, palm trees, and the iconic domed […]
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When you think of Bulgaria’s mountains, you probably imagine winding passes and thick forests. But rising out of the greenery, like something from a fairytale, stands the Shipka Memorial Church. And while it’s beautiful from the ground, it’s only when you take to the skies that its golden domes truly shine. Why I Had to […]
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Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral is one of those places that you inevitably pass when exploring the city. For me, it became a familiar landmark during my walks through the old town — always present, always tempting me to capture it in a way that felt different. The challenge?Christ Church sits at a busy crossing, right […]
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Sometimes one frame isn’t enough. Standing on Millennium Bridge in the quiet of a 2017 summer morning, I realized the only way to do London’s sunrise justice was with a panorama. Years later, stitching the shots together finally revealed the glowing city I saw back then. A London Morning in August It was August 2017, […]
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When I think about Portugal, one of the things that always amazes me is how many historic palaces have been turned into hotels. They’re not just places you visit during the day and leave behind. You can actually stay in them, surrounded by centuries of history. Bussaco Palace and it’s gardens is one of those […]
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When you think of Vienna’s Prater, the iconic Ferris wheel probably comes to mind first. But hidden inside the Prater Museum is something just as fascinating: the Prater Cabins Exhibition, where old gondolas are repurposed into windows to history. Walking through this hall feels like stepping into a time capsule. Each cabin reveals a different […]
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It had been over 20 years since I last stood in front of the iconic Spanish Steps in Rome, in Italy.Back then, I was 16, on a school trip, staying far out in a monastery on the city’s outskirts. The Steps weren’t just a landmark – they were our meeting point, the place where our […]
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“I didn’t expect to be nearly alone in the Pantheon that morning… but then everything paused and I found myself framed by two millennia of history, Pantheon Bronze Doors.” A Morning Stroll Turns Into Something Unexpected It was March 17th, 2024, 10:19 a.m., and Rome had already been buzzing for hours. Daria and I had […]
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There are sunsets you stumble upon… and then there are sunsets you plan down to the exact meter. On April 26th, 2025, I joined photographers worldwide for the PhotoPills World Meetup in Lisbon and for me, the mission was clear: capture the sun perfectly aligned with the Farol do Bugio lighthouse with sunset off the […]
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You know those mornings when the light feels like it’s performing just for you?That’s exactly how it felt standing in Piazza San Marco in Italy at 6:20 a.m., watching the first sunrays crown the domes of St Mark’s Basilica at sunrise. This wasn’t my first time photographing Venice at dawn. In fact, just a few […]
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Walking into Luxembourg’s upper town from my hotel, I always found myself drawn to Place Clairefontaine in the city center. At its heart stands the bronze statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte, one of the country’s most beloved figures. On her right rises the Notre Dame Cathedral; on her left, under the flutter of Luxembourgish flags, […]
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How do you photograph a Tsarevets Fortress at sunrise, a place with over 800 years of history—when you only have one night and the forecast says rain? Sometimes, you gamble on preparation. And sometimes, that gamble gives you 20 seconds of light that transforms everything. Tsarevets Fortress at Sunrise — A Rooftop Moment We spent […]
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You know that feeling when you walk into a place and instantly think, “Oh yes, this is where I want to spend the afternoon”? That was Baryakova Tavern for us. Tucked in the very heart of Bansko, this hidden gem is easy to miss—ironically because it looks exactly like what you’re hoping to find: a […]
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