In his series Nightsky, Dublin-based Swedish photographer Marco Calandra indulges us with long-exposure images of stars painting circular patterns across the sky, the dazzling Northern lights or passing meteorites set against landscapes so empty, it feels like reaching the farthest distance we could ever go.
Landscapes and natural wonders are the elements that have inspired and motivated Calandra’s art through the years, ever since leaving his studies in Engineering Management to switch to Photography in 2010. “The places that fascinate me most are those in which the human presence is not present so that I can be able to capture the wildest part of nature, capturing its silence,” he tells us. “I prefer to pursue the light because it is that which transforms the landscape from common to artistic.”
It’s no surprise that he’s drawn to the places far from civilization, where nature takes center stage. Photographing the aurora borealis over the Jokulsarlon Lagoon in Iceland remains one of his most unforgettable moments while photographing night skies. For the meantime, he has his sights set on visiting and documenting the Lofoten Islands in Norway.
Calandra’s work has been featured and awarded by numerous international publications and competitions over the years. See more of his work on his website, and follow him on Instagram.
Images © Marco Calandra / with permission