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Thursday 7 February 2013 | The Rock
Photographer of the Fortnight Rosen Manev
My journey in photography began when I was 14. Being a young man who likes exploring the world around him, I quickly became interested in astronomy. But since simply looking at the stars through the telescope wasn’t enough for me, I decided to get involved in
astrophotography. This was when I bought my first DSLR camera - a Pentax K200D. As time went by, I got more and more attracted to the idea of ordinary photography. I bought different books and magazines about photography and
my spark quickly began to grow into a true passion. About two years after that I replaced my Pentax with a Nikon D700 and decided to pursue a career in photography. I got involved with different photographers and gained valuable experience.
Today, five years after my first step in photography, I take part in a couple of projects at my university. I try to gain more knowledge and experience through participating in as many projects as possible so that I can eventually expand my passion into a successful career.
An early photograph My passion about photography truly came to life when I was on a trip to Athens. I went to see the Acropolis on a beautiful sunny day. The scenario was so intoxicating that I fell in love with the idea of perpetuating the beauty of the world through the lens. This picture in particular was the kick-start I needed to get more involved in photography. I really like it because it brings about a feeling of optimism and majesty.
One that inspires me The “Coffee Shop” is again a great moment that I seized while on holiday in Greece. Because of the strong wind everyone had gone inside the coffee shop and some of the chairs outside were even knocked down. This was the prefect opportunity to take a wonderful picture where the objects tell a beautiful story. The view of the sea and the contrast between sunlight and shade make for the tranquil feeling of the photo. In addition, the fallen chairs and the sign Coffee Shop bring life to it.