TITLE: Playa de Vallina

The cliffs along the northern coast of Spain's Atlantic Ocean weave countless stories. They appear different under varying weather conditions and shift with the ocean’s tides. I find peace and harmony in long-exposure photography, where each image captures more than a fleeting moment—it becomes a meditative journey. I believe such photographs can inspire the viewer, inviting them to explore the beauty and uniqueness of the natural world around us. In my work, I experiment with exposures of different lengths, aiming to highlight the uniqueness of the scene and evoke a sense of purity and tranquility.

AUTHOR: Rolandas Urbonavicius (Germany)

Rolandas Urbonavicius is an independent photographer based in Germany. Using black-and-white photography and long exposures, he captures the changing landscape as a reflection of human emotion. His “slow photography” approach creates a subtle, sometimes surreal atmosphere that invites reflection. Rolandas Urbonavicius’ photographs have been widely recognized and awarded in international competitions.

My achievements in photography awards:
2024 ND Awards – 2nd Place Winner – Long Exposure
2024/2025 Fine Art Photography Awards – 2nd Place Winner – Seascape
2025 Exposure One Awards – Discovery of the Year / Gold – Landscape
2025 Exposure One Awards – 3rd Place Winner – Landscape
2025 Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris ( PX3 ) – Gold – Fine Art/Landscape
2025 1839 AWARDS – Photographer of the Year Contest – Discovery of the Year / Gold – Landscape
2025 1839 AWARDS – Photographer of the Year Contest – 3rd Place Winner – Abstract
2025 Tokyo International Foto Awards – 2nd Place Winner – Fine Art / Minimalism
2025 Monochrome Awards – 3rd Place Winner – Landscape
2025/2026 Fine Art Photography Awards – 3rd Place Winner – Fine Art
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Silver Winner – Black & White Photography / Landscapes
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Silver Winner – Minimalist Photography / Low-Key Art
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Silver Winner – Black & White Photography / Landscapes
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Silver Winner – Minimalist Photography / Fine Art
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Silver Winner – Minimalist Photography / Minimalist Artistry
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Gold Winner – Minimalist Photography / Black and White
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Gold Winner – Fine Art Photography
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Gold Winner – Minimalist Photography / Nature and Wildlife
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Gold Winner – Minimalist Photography / Long Exposures
2026 MUSE Photography Awards – Gold Winner – Black & White Photography / Dramatic