Maltese marine photographer Kurt Arrigo is one of the most distinguished and recognized professionals in his field.
Kurt Arrigo - in love with the sea
His dazzling and distinguished career in elite international sports has earned him unhindered admission to Hollywood's list of honorary stars, the opportunity to feel at home in this shark kingdom, while taking responsibility for the execution of ambitious projects to protect the environment from the Galapagos Islands to the Himalayas. ...
It seems that Kurt was in love with the sea from birth. Born on the wonderful Mediterranean island of Malta in 1969, he considers diving, sailing and swimming to be his main passion. It is noteworthy that for most of his career as a photographer, Kurt has shot in the water.
Thanks to his vast experience and author's innovations in the technology of underwater photography, he challenged the existing restrictions in this field of art, expanded the boundaries to such an extent that in his portfolio you can see a huge variety of objects that Kurt has laid eyes on: both graceful horses and modern wonders sailing equipment. At the same time, he also does not forget about protecting the underwater world and preserving the pristine purity of our seas.
Kurt's professional sailing career began when he was inducted into the 1992 America's Cup. The rare gift of capturing and capturing the most intense and dramatic events during the race, combined with the special appeal of yachting, did their job and gave Kurt the opportunity to continue his career as a marine photographer, only on a global scale.
Kurt has been the official photographer of Rolex yachting for a decade, and his work is always recognizable for his distinctive style. In his photographs, the sea is often shown not only from the outside, but also from the inside, and the mesmerizing clear lines of the yachts create amazing dynamics for such familiar moments of international yachting classics as Rolex Sydney-Hobart and Rolex Fastnet, from air and water.
In 2012, he received a prize at a very prestigious competition for him as a photographer: "Best photo of a yacht on the move"The winner was selected from 46 of the world's best professionals. Snapshot "At the edge of a wave" became the best photo of the year according to the version WORLD YACHT RACING FORUM, made by the author at the regatta Rolex volcano... In the photo, a sailboat cuts through the gray expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, not far from the Italian island of Capri, a line of sailors balancing on the edge of a giant yacht, peering into a flaming orange island reflected on the hull.
The picture was taken from a low-flying helicopter, the photographer had to almost completely get out of the cockpit and hover above the water. According to the winner, “The weather was bad all day, but the sun suddenly came out for a short time. We were about to leave, I asked the helicopter pilot to linger a little and drop over the leaders of the race, that's how I managed to catch this shot. "
Kurt Arrigo's photographs received well-deserved recognition at the prestigious underwater photography championship held on the Red Sea, and his work was noted in Communications Arts Photography Annual in 1997.
Kurt Arrigo - in love with the sea
Kurt Arrigo - in love with the sea
Despite the fact that Kurt's career has forced him to wander the world, a passionate love for his homeland is one of the most basic features that distinguish his work from others in this field, and his masterpieces can always be recognized by their particular artistic style.
From the creative pen of Kurt, two books about Malta were published: "Coastal Journey" and "Great Maltese Harbor", which received pretty good reviews from critics, as the author managed to capture the beauty, history and identity of one of the most alluring places in the world - the island of Malta. The exciting play of rays of light and sea waves inspired and guided Kurt's creativity as a true master of his craft.
As a photographer for the film industry, Kurt has taken part in international productions in Malta, and has attracted the world's highly regarded advertising companies in the fields of healthcare, lifestyle, beauty and luxury.
Kurt's works are imbued with his easy-going and entirely positive personality, feelings guide the photographer's work. He seeks to meet new boundaries only in order to get rid of them. He is looking for new means to express his artistic abilities, constantly looking for opportunities to expand his horizons.
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