Desert Queen
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Photographer
Torleif Lie
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Technical Info
Pentax 645Z
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Website
Located near the border between Utah and northern Arizona, the
tranquil Antelope Canyon is like a vibrant underground cathedral
where every step exposes a unique scene of depths of exquisite
contrast and brilliance.
It's a spiritual and sacred place. Tranquil and mystical. A quiet
reverence. A special work of art created by nature. An
unimaginable blend of glowing pastel colors made brilliant by
cascading beams of sunlight rays from heaven above that
illuminate an artful collection of sculpted sandstone in infinite
shape and form.
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Biography
My vision is to travel the globe on an eternal quest to capture unique moments in time, by creating imagery of our magnificent and fragile planet.
Capturing the raw beauty and living energy of Mother Nature with all her natural wonders and beautiful creatures is my inspiration and what I live and crave for.
Through the imagery I create I try to reach out to touch the heart and soul of my audience and to open their mind and awareness for the enchanting beauty of the natural wonders in the world that we live in.
I welcome you to take part of my journey through the images I create.
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Awards
2018
ONE EYELAND PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
World`s Top 10 Black & White Photographers 2018
– RANK #5 in the United States
Enchanted – Bronze – Landscapes
The Arising – Bronze – Landscapes
Chrysopelea – Bronze – Fine Art
Chrysopelea – Bronze – Event
Chrysopelea – Bronze – Action
Enchanted – Finalist – Fine Art
The Arising – Finalist – Fine Art
Chrysopelea – Finalist – Sport
2017
ONE EYELAND PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
World’s Top 10 Landscape Photographer 2017
– RANK #8 in the World
– RANK #2 in the United States
Gaia – Silver – Trees
Lady In The Wind – Bronze – Desert
Lady In The Wind – Bronze – Mountains
Desert Cathedral – Bronze – Desert
Desert Cathedral – Bronze – Mountains
Enchanted – Bronze – Desert
Enchanted -Bronze – Mountains
Chimera – Finalist – Desert
Chimera – Finalist – Mountains
Jump For Joy – Finalist – Underwater
Playtime – Finalist – Underwater
Viking Saga – Finalist – Night
Viking Saga – Finalist – Light Painting
Viking Saga – Finalist – Other
ONE EYELAND PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
One Eyeland Photography Awards 2017
Gaia – Bronze – Trees
Enchanted – Finalist – Landscape
Enchanted – Finalist – Landscape
Yemaya – Finalist – Underwater
Yemaya – Finalist – Wildlife
Lady in The Wind + Picture of the day
PX3 PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS
Desert Cathedral + SILVER – Fine Art / Landscape
MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL FOTOGRAPHY AWARDS – MIFA
Golden Hour+ SILVER – Nature-Sunset
Yemaya + Honorable Mention
Amphitrite + Honorable Mention
Pasithea + Honorable Mention
Galene + Honorable Mention
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS™
Desert Queen + Honorable Mention
Cascade + Honorable Mention
Viking King + Honorable Mention
Viking Saga + Honorable Mention
Silver Queen + Honorable Mention
Amphitrite + Honorable Mention
Complete List:
https://thor.photography/awards/
Website: www.thor.photography