Last Sunday, I had the unique opportunity to attend a screening of “Koudelka Crosses the Same River.” The documentary was made by editing backstage videos taken during photographer Josef Koudelka’s work on the Ruins cycle, and after the screening, there was a wonderful discussion with the director and cinematographer, and also with Koudelka himself.

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago where nature reigns supreme, provides a unique and challenging photographic experience. While many trips to this region focus on wildlife, and I’ve traveled there for that purpose, too, the Arctic landscape is an incredibly captivating subject. I’ll explore it in this article.

Mother’s Day, an annual celebration honoring mothers and mother figures, resonates deeply across cultures worldwide. It is a day when families and communities come together to express gratitude, admiration, and love for the women who have nurtured, guided, and shaped lives with their unconditional love.

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