SLICES OF IMAGINED REALITY

  Greece - 2016 “Give up defining yourself - to yourself or to others. You won't die. You will come to life. And don't be concerned with how others define you. When they define you, they are limiting themselves, so it's their problem. Whenever you interact with people, don't be there primarily as a function or a role, but as the field of conscious Presence. You can only lose something that you have, but you cannot lose something that you are.”  Eckhart Tolle

Greece - 2025   "The mind builds a prison out of two words: 'I' and 'you'. You remain a slave only as long as you believe you are the thinker—but when you fall silent, you realize you are the sky, and thoughts are merely clouds passing through." Dusan Zidar

Greece - 2016   Beyond color: My Intuition Chooses Black and White I am often asked why, in a world overflowing with digital color, I deliberately "deprive" my subjects of it. My answer is simple: Color is the language of the eyes, but black and white is the language of the soul. By stripping away color, I don’t create a void. On the contrary—I create a space where spirituality and intuition can finally speak. 1. Removing the "Noise" to Reach the Essence In photography, colors are often like glitter—they grab attention but can sometimes mask the underlying truth. From a spiritual perspective, black and white is a form of visual minimalism . When the "noise" of color fades, only the essentials remain: Form: The raw structure of a being or nature. Light: A symbol of consciousness or the divine. Shadow: Those mystical parts of ourselves we often keep hidden. 2. Intuition Over Analytics With color photography, the brain often gets stuck in analysis: "...

Las Terrenas - 2016 “Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.” Eckhart tolle

Nonduality Beyond the Visible: Photography as a Portal to the Soul Conceptual photography is often understood as the visualization of an idea, but when infused with spirituality , it transforms into something more—a silent dialogue between the material and the immaterial. Rather than merely documenting the world, spiritual conceptual photography seeks answers to questions that escape words. Light as a Metaphor for Consciousness In this genre, light is not just a technical parameter (ISO or aperture); it is a symbol of awakening . Shadows do not merely represent a lack of light, but rather those parts of ourselves we have yet to explore. Here, the artist acts as a "conduit," capturing moments through the lens where eternity brushes against the everyday. Intention: Every shot begins with meditation or inner stillness. Symbolism: Utilizing elements like water (emotions), air (spirit), and mirrors (self-reflection). Minimalism: Stripping away the clutter to leave only the pure...

Dominican republic - 2016   Beyond the Lens: When Photography Becomes Oneness Most people perceive photography as a process where a subject (the photographer) uses a device to hijack a piece of an object (the world) at a specific point in time. This is a classic dualistic relationship: I am here, the tree is there, and there is a piece of glass in between. Nonduality in photography, however, tears down this wall. In that thousandth of a second when the shutter opens, the boundary between the observer and the observed vanishes. All that remains is the experience . Dissolving the Line Between "I" and "the World" In a traditional sense, we "take" or "capture" a photo. In a nondual state, however, we don't take the photo; we surrender to it. The Dissolution of Ego: The photographer doesn't hunt for the "perfect shot" to feed their portfolio; they become a silent presence. When the ego goes quiet, the subject begins to speak for ...

Greece - 2025   "You are the sky. The clouds are what happens, what comes and goes"  Eckhart Tolle - Identify as the Sky: You are the aware presence, not the fleeting mental or emotional content. - Observe the Clouds: Allow thoughts and emotions to arise and pass without becoming lost in them. - Find Stillness: Just as the sky remains regardless of the weather, your true essence remains calm beneath the noise of the mind.

Greece - 2016   Depth on the Pavement: The Art of Layering Creating multilayered photos—known as layering —is that magical boundary separating random snapshots from street masterpieces. Instead of capturing just one subject, you organize street chaos into a visual sandwich that forces the viewer to linger and explore. Here’s a short guide on how to capture depth, not just width, through your lens. 1. The Foreground "Anchor" It all starts close to you. Use a passerby’s shoulder, a street lamp, or a blurred reflection in a shop window. This layer serves as an "anchor" that pulls the viewer into the frame. It doesn't have to be in focus—often, a blurred foreground adds a sense of voyeurism and authenticity. 2. The Middle Ground: Where the Heart Beats This is where the main story happens. Your subject—whether it's a street vendor or a couple embracing—must interact with the other layers. The key is to avoid awkward overlaps (e.g., making sure a stop sign isn...

Greece - 2016   Silence Amidst the Chaos: How Meditation Sharpens the Street Photographer’s Eye Street photography is often described as the hunt for the "decisive moment." However, that moment doesn't just happen in front of the lens; it happens within the photographer's mind. This is where meditation comes in—not as sitting in a lotus position on a sidewalk, but as a state of active presence . 1. Presence Over Planning Intuition in street photography means feeling a composition before it even fully forms. Meditation quiets that inner voice constantly analyzing camera settings or worrying about what passersby might think. By silencing this noise, you become more responsive to your surroundings. 2. Seeing the Invisible Meditation enhances our ability to notice details. When the mind is calm, it is easier to spot: The play of light and shadow on a weathered wall. Subtle hand gestures that tell a story. Geometric patterns within urban clutter. 3. Overcoming Fear The bi...