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Biography

Father - Photographer - Dreamer - Engineer - Pizza lover - Springsteen fan - Book reader - Chest hair owner - Traveler

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My name is Ben, a self-taught freelance landscape photographer based in Belgium. My journey into photography began in 2016, at the age of 45 - a late start, some might say, but proof that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

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Initially exploring various genres, from portraiture to artistic nude photography, I eventually discovered my true passion: landscape photography. Since then, I’ve devoted myself to capturing the breathtaking beauty of nature and its ever-changing moods through my lens.

My love for the outdoors drives my work, as does the thrill of uncovering new places. I’ve been fortunate to experience incredible locations and their wonders. Whether it’s the rivers humming their melodies, the mountains calling me to dance, a mystical forest inviting a game of hide and seek, or the waves beckoning me for a quiet moment by the shore, these encounters ignite something within me - something words cannot fully capture. I strive to translate this feeling into ethereal images that evoke a sense of peaceful solitude and reflect the harmony between human emotion and nature’s rhythm.

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Alongside my photography, I work professionally as an engineer, a dual path that continually inspires me. This blend often leads me to incorporate industrial or architectural elements into my landscape photography, creating a unique interplay between nature and human-made structures.

 

 

Thank you for following my journey here.

Awards, exhibitions and features

Ben De Winter profile photo

AWARDS

Best photo nomination of the 2019 35 Awards in the category 'Urban landscape' with 'Reflections' ​​​​

Best photo nomination of the 2020 35 Awards in the category 'Urban landscape' with 'Vroenhoeven bridge'

 

EXHIBITIONS

Hinterland Gallery Vienna, Austria (August 2019) 

Photo days 2023, Brussels (October 2023)

Van Onder de Radar 2024, Aarschot (Mei 2024)
 

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FEATURES

Mijn Leuven, "Perplex doet dromen (uitkomen)" (May 2019)

Catalogue Production 5th 35Awards: Best photos and photographers of 2019 in the category 'Urban landscape' with 'Reflections'

Catalogue Production 6th 35Awards: Best photos and photographers of 2020 in the category 'Urban landscape' with 'Vroenhoeven bridge'

Zoom.nl Magazine 10, 2023 with 'Autumn Child'

Zoom.nl Magazine 12, 2024 with 'Lago di Landro'

© 2024 by Ben De Winter

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