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89          <h2 class="philosophy">Seduced by Nature</h2>
90          <p>From the very beginning, I have always been passionate about my vocation as a photographer. I have tried to do my best to find the most suitable outward expression of my innermost vision of the Natural World. At times I have striven to capture Nature's wildest and most merciless facet while on other occasions its most tender and touching side. Both aspects have always enthralled me.</p>
91          <p>The fact that Nature creates, evolves, perfects and embellishes itself offers me, as a photographer, an omnipresent challenge to my personal quest for a composition both aesthetically pleasing, and elegant in its delicacy.</p>
92          <p>This quest has spurred me on to capture moments that will have such an impact on the spectators' senses that they will feel that they have enriched their lives from the experience. In this way I try to transmit knowledge and understanding so as to promote the conservation of our Living World.</p>
93          <p class="margin-zero">My passion for photography began as a consequence of my early love of Nature and a desire to capture what I felt during that experience. I gradually became aware that capturing images at precise moments in time is a unique personal achievement that is the essence of photography. All my photographic work has one common denominator, which may be best summarized conceptually as "<em>The Art of Creation is the Art of Nature.</em>"</p>
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96          <h2 class="philosophy">Highlights</h2>
97          <p class="margined-bottom">More than 170 recognitions in the most prestigious international contests, about 55 of which are main prizes. World-renowned nature photography competitions were a panel of experts in the fields of photography, science, and conservation are looking for outstanding images that raise awareness of nature's beauty and fragility, while also championing the highest ethical standards in wildlife p

97hotography.</p>
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100              <h3>WPY - Wildlife Photographer of the Year</h3>
101              <p>First Prize Winner - 2018<sup>x2</sup><br />Runner-up (Second Prize Winner) - 2012<br />
102              Highly Commended - 2021, 2015, 2007<br />
103              People’s Choice Award nomination - 2018, 2016</p>
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106              <h3>GDT - European Wildlife Photographer of the Year</h3>
107              <p>Overall Winner - 2018<br>
108              First Prize Winner - 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012<br />
109              Runner-up (Second Prize Winner) - 2016<br />
110              Highly Commended - 2020, 2019<sup>x2</sup>, 2018<sup>x3</sup>, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2007, 2006<sup>x2</sup></p>
111            </li>
112            <li>
113              <h3>Glanzlichter</h3>
114              <p>Overall Winner - 2009<br />
115              First Prize Winner - 2012, 2009<br />
116              Highly Commended - 2017<sup>x2</sup>, 2015<sup>x2</sup>, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009</p>
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118            <li>
119              <h3>Asferico</h3>
120              <p>First Prize Winner - 2020, 2012, 2010<br />
121              Second Prize - 2009, 2008<br />
122              Third Prize - 2009, 2008<br />
123              Highly Commended - 2020, 2019<sup>x3</sup>, 2018, 2017<sup>x2</sup>, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008<sup>x3</sup></p>
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125            <li>
126              <h3>Montier</h3>
127              <p>Overall Winner - 2012<br />
128              First Prize Winner - 2013, 2011<br />
129              Silver Prize - 2015<br />
130              Bronze Prize - 2008<br />
131              Special Prize - 2014<br />
132              Highly Commended - 2106<sup>x2</sup>, 2015, 2011, 2010</p>
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134            <li>
135              <h3>MML - Memorial Maria Luisa</h3>
136              <p>
137              Overall Winner - XXIX Edition (2018)<br />
138              Overall Winner - XXIII Edition (2012)<br />
139              Overall Winner (Second Prize XX Edition). Nature category - 2009<br />
140              First Prize Winner - 2018, 2016, 2015<sup>x2</sup>, 2012<sup>x2</sup>, 2011<br />
141              Highly Commended - 2020<sup>x2</sup>, 2019<sup>x3</sup>, 2018<sup>x2</sup>, 2017<sup>x2</sup>, 2016<sup>x2</sup>, 2015<sup>x4</sup>, 2014<sup>x3</sup>, 2013<sup>x2</sup>, 2012, 2011<sup>x3</sup>, 2010<sup>x3</sup>, 2009<sup>x2</sup>, 2008<sup>x3</sup></p>
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143            <li>
144              <h3>Nature's Best</h3>
145              <p>First Prize Winner - 2016, 2014<br />
146              Highly Commended - 2019, 2018<sup>x2</sup>, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012<sup>x2</sup>, 2008</p>
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148            <li>
149              <h3>HBW - Hand Book of the World</h3>
150              <p>Overall Winner - 2012</p>
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153              <h3>ICP Awards</h3>
154              <p>First Prize Winner - 2012<sup>x2</sup></p>
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157              <h3>Lux Awards</h3>
158              <p>Golden Lux - 2015, 2012<br />
159              Silver Lux - 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013<br />
160              Bronze Lux - 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014<br />
161              Highly Commended - 2012</p>
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163            <li>
164              <h3>Montphoto</h3>
165              <p>First Prize Winner - 2014, 2013, 2012<br />
166              Highly Commended - 2016<sup>x2</sup>, 2015, 2014<sup>x5</sup>, 2012<sup>x3</sup>, 2011</p>
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168            <li>
169              <h3>IPA - International Photography Awards</h3>
170              <p>First Prize Winner - 2012<sup>x2</sup><br />
171              Second Prize - 2013<sup>x2</sup><br />
172              Highly Commended - 2014<sup>x9</sup>, 2013<sup>x14</sup>, 2012<sup>x6</sup>, 2008<sup>x5</sup></p>
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174            <li>
175              <h3>Oasis</h3>
176              <p>First Prize Winner - 2012<br />
177              Third Prize Winner - 2013<br />
178              Highly Commended - 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010</p>
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180            <li>
181              <h3>NWF - National Wildlife Federation</h3>
182              <p>First Prize Winner - 2014<br />
183              Second Prize - 2013<br />
184              Highly Commended - 2012</p>
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186            <li>
187              <h3>Nature Images Awards</h3>
188              <p>First Prize Winner - 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012<br />
189              Second Prize Winner - 2016, 2013, 2012<br />
190              Highly Commended - 2015<sup>x2</sup>, 2014, 2013<sup>x3</sup></p>
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192            <li>
193              <h3>Narava</h3>
194              <p>Overall Winner - 2012<br />
195              FIAP Gold Medal - 2012<br />
196              PSA Gold Medal - 2014<br />
197              FZS Gold Medal - 2013<br />
198              FD Gra Silver Medal - 2014<br />
199              Highly Commended - 2010, 2009</p>
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202              <h3>Golden Turtle</h3>
203              <p>Specially Commended - 2015<sup>x2</sup>, 2013</p>
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