NORTH
Every photo is a child to me. And this child helped me immerse myself in the boundless expanses of time and the harmony of nature of the Kola Peninsula. The moments that I lived revealed to me images that reflected eternity.
We bring emotions and existence into this world, becoming only a modest but irreplaceable «note» in the vast symphony of life. We humans turn out to be just small grains in an endless grain of sand of time and space. These moments reminded me of how little we really exist in this amazing universe.
In the north, I found what I had lost so long ago: myself. Here, surrounded by wild nature and anxious silence, I discovered new facets of my personality. I became bolder, being among the turbulent flow of wildlife. Every step made me feel my strength and will, every breath reminded me that I was living my life to the fullest.
For a long time, I felt terrible, lost. Depression is a terrible monster that has settled in my soul and decided that it belongs here. It was hard for me to fight him. It’s really hard when you’re alone against this monster. But the north helped me. He gave me the strength to try and believe that everything will be fine soon.
It often seems that darkness is inevitable, but there will always be light after it.
On a trip to Kola, I was able to get into all those incredible moments that were happening around me. This journey has opened my eyes to a lot of amazing things that have been so close all this time.
The people I met and the nature around me helped me to establish inner harmony and restore my sense of happiness. I sincerely loved life and was imbued with the beauty and charm of the north.
I sincerely hope that these pictures will inspire others to go on their own journey to discover new places and experience the beauty of our amazing world.
I’ve really grown up. With love, Polya