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Erhan Coral

Erhan Coral

Frozen Pursuit

Amid the vast white expanse of Lake Çıldır, fishermen carve holes into silence, pulling life from beneath the ice. A study of endurance, ritual, and beauty in one of Turkey’s coldest corners.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2025

Nominee

Photojournalism

Professional

Frozen Pursuit

Amid the vast white expanse of Lake Çıldır, fishermen carve holes into silence, pulling life from beneath the ice. A study of endurance, ritual, and beauty in one of Turkey’s coldest corners.

About Artist

Erhan Coral

My name is Erhan Coral, and I consider myself a lifelong student of photography. What started as a simple curiosity quickly grew into a way for me to connect with the world around me. I’ve always been fascinated by the interplay of light, shadow, and emotion, and photography gives me a way to explore these elements while telling stories. I’m particularly drawn to documenting everyday life—those quiet, often overlooked moments that reveal so much about who we are. From the streets of Istanbul, where I was born, to places like Paris, Hanoi, Varanasi, I try to approach each subject with respect and an open heart. I believe every place and person has a unique story to tell, and I feel privileged to capture even a small part of it. While black-and-white photography is my preferred medium, I don’t see it as limiting—it helps me focus on the essence of a scene without distractions. I don’t claim to have all the answers in my work, but I hope my photos encourage others to pause and look more closely at the world. For me, photography is a quiet, ongoing journey, and I’m grateful for every step along the way.

Erhan Coral

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism, Street, Travel

Location

Türkiye

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