The Dune

• Prize
  Gold in Nature/Landscapes
• Photographer
  Matteo Strassera
• Technical Info
  Full Frame, 1/250 Sec, F11, Iso200
• Photo Date
  05/04/2024

Being alone in a place far from any form of civilisation was a magical experience that made me fall in love with this immense expanse of sand. What touched me most was the plasticity of the dunes, so perfect that they appear to have been carved by an artist, and the fact that I could find an almost infinite amount of inspiration. Even after walking for kilometres, the desert in front of you continues, always the same and yet always different. Pictured here is a dune bathed in the last rays of the sun, its profile silhouetted against a much larger dune that has already gone into shadow.

Matteo Strassera is a young nature and landscape photographer born in Rome, Italy. Matteo’s profound passion for the wilderness draws him away from civilization, allowing him to immerse himself in the beauty of untouched landscapes, from the rugged Icelandic panoramas to the vast Arabian deserts. His work captures the awe-inspiring vistas of nature at all hours, showcasing the transformative effects of light and shadow. Matteo’s photography is a testament to his dedication and reverence for nature, inviting audiences to experience the world’s natural wonders through his lens.