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Dayak: Spirits of Rainforest

In the verdant embrace of Borneo’s rainforest, the Dayak Indigenous people maintain a profound connection to their land — a harmonious existence within the ecosystem, where every element — be it the towering trees, flowing rivers, or the vibrant wildlife — plays a vital role in their daily lives.

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World Photo Annual

2024

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Dayak: Spirits of Rainforest

In the verdant embrace of Borneo’s rainforest, the Dayak Indigenous people maintain a profound connection to their land — a harmonious existence within the ecosystem, where every element — be it the towering trees, flowing rivers, or the vibrant wildlife — plays a vital role in their daily lives.

About Artist

Denys Kutsevalov

Ukrainian photographer, designer, traveler, author of nomads.wtf. He has been practicing photography for 12 years with a focus on Travel, Conservation, Nature and wildlife, Indigenous People and culture. He visited 40 countries across different continents, exploring and documenting these subjects. For the past 8 years, he has been based in Singapore and working on projects around South East Asia.

Denys Kutsevalov

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Architecture, Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Singapore

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