The adventurous photographer, Frank Gazula, embraced the challenges and adventures he experienced during his remarkable journey. Exploring Alaska and confronting the polar bear was part of his numerous journeys. His current mission has become more profound and significant, as he works on protecting the environment and the ecosystem.
In his talk, Frank Gazula shared his most challenging experience that lasted a month in the Arctic, where he uncovered the hidden beauty of marine plants. He pointed out that photography for conservation is considered a poignant journey that combines art and science, and presents a new perspective on nature through his lens.
During his participation in the International Photography Festival, he spoke about documenting the phenomenon of climate change since 1990, emphasizing the significance of his exploratory and research journeys he engaged in. He expressed his pride in translating these experiences into books that shed light on this field.
Frank Gazula has not limited himself merely to photography but has become a committed advocate for ocean preservation and marine biodiversity. Through his documentation of biological shifts in the marine environment, he has become one of the prominent ecological photographers focusing on his work.
At the "Expo 2025" festival, the Spanish photographer Lies Arango shared personal and collective stories about hunger and food security, as part of her involvement in guiding global awareness around this complex humanitarian crisis. Arango works to uncover the hidden aspects of this crisis through her documentary works.
As for the famous artist Agorastos Babatsanis, he transitioned into revealing the world of mushrooms through his artistic work. He stressed the importance of this mysterious organism in nature, pointing out that his work is not just a visual documentation but also entails an artistic exploratory journey.
