I create to share the wonder I see through my lens, connections to memories of wild places, fragile beauty & the freedom of being in nature
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David Wright creates panoramic photographs of wild places to convey the scale, beauty, and quiet power of nature. Drawn to deserts, mountains, glaciers, and remote coastlines, he uses expansive formats to immerse viewers in vast landscapes shaped by deep time. His work invites stillness, humility, and awe, translating the feeling of standing alone in untamed spaces into a visual experience.
Where do you find inspiration?David finds inspiration in wild places where human noise fades and nature’s rhythms take over. Drawn to vast horizons, shifting light, and landscapes shaped by deep time, he walks, waits, and watches for quiet moments of alignment. In deserts, mountains, and remote coasts, he discovers clarity and humility. Through his panoramic lens, he translates that stillness and scale into images that invite reflection and reconnection.
What would you do with $25,000?If awarded $25,000, David would return to the Arctic to expand on his Svalbard portfolio, documenting the fragility of sea ice and its impact on polar bears. He would capture panoramic stills that reveal shrinking habitats, changing light, and the stark beauty of a warming world—creating a visual story that pairs awe with urgency and deepens awareness of the Arctic’s delicate balance.
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