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Conversations with stillness

Conversations with Stillness is a quiet contemplation of presence — an invitation to observe not just what is seen, but what is felt when the world becomes still. Through the delicate posture of the water lilies and their reflections, the series asks: What does silence say when we finally listen?

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World Photo Annual

2025

Nominee

Nature

Non Professional

Conversations with stillness

Conversations with Stillness is a quiet contemplation of presence — an invitation to observe not just what is seen, but what is felt when the world becomes still. Through the delicate posture of the water lilies and their reflections, the series asks: What does silence say when we finally listen?

About Artist

Vivek Vaishnavi

Vivek is a Norwegian photographer, born in India. His work is driven by his connection to the natural world. The wild landscapes of Norway represent something increasingly rare in the modern world: space, silence, and authenticity. In a time defined by constant noise and distraction, the Norwegian wilderness offers stillness, and within that stillness, clarity. Towering mountains, remote fjords, Arctic light, and untouched forests have become both his inspiration and creative refuge. Much of his work is created in remote environments, often after long hours spent hiking, waiting, and observing. At its core, his work is about reconnecting with nature in a world that rarely slows down. In his free time he continues to explore wild, untamed landscapes, searching for connection and moments of quiet authenticity.

Vivek Vaishnavi

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife

Location

Norway

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