I planned the photos on the terraces many days in advance. A little study about how it works, how it might look. And then finally came the day we set out on the terraces. Jatiluwih Rice Terracess are quite well-known tourist place, but because of their large size not so many people around.
We were about two hours drive from the capital on a motorcycle. I will not lie to you, sitting on a scooter for so long is nothing pleasant. But we got there. Along the way we were accompanied by quite bad weather, but it does not matter to the photos, sometimes it’s even better. We were surprised that the fields are relatively empty. By the time we found someone we could photograph, we almost wanted to give up. Eventually we managed to catch this bunch of pickers and I left with a smile on my face. We met with other farmers and passed the joy, smiles and using hands and legs instructions for great photos. It goes without knowing your own languages.
A topic that is not visible at first glance. It's not a burning forest, a dying animal, or a rising sea level. However, this is exactly where our future survival begins and ends. Whether we like it or not, whether we are carnivores or vegetarians, the cows have to eat something and the vegetables have to grow in something.
The task was clear. Capture the wine year in 15 wineries in the Little Carpathian region. That sounds relatively simple. I usually photograph winemakers. This time we also shot documentary videos, thanks to which viewers learn something about the craft. And because we had activities divided between different wineries, it didn't happen to us that everything looked the same. In addition, each winery has its own manuscript.
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I am a filmmaker, documentarist, and environmental ambassador. I tell stories—through film and photography—about those shaping a sustainable world. From mezcal distilleries in Mexico to Moravian vineyards, I capture narratives that matter. I also craft experiences in UI/UX design and create music. When I'm not behind the camera, I travel, drink good wine, and enjoy great whiskey.
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