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It was a dreary day in Toronto — but only outside. There were some really nice emotions going on inside this restaurant in our Chinatown district. Inspired by Walker Evans,…
Tatra Mountains, my quiet haven
Hi, my name is Przemek, I am 35 years old, and I come from the beautiful historical region of Jaworzno, a city located in southern Poland on the Silesian-Krakow Upland…
I travel to get to know the world in its different facets!
My name is Mirjam Radke, I am 39 years old and work as a project manager for a well-known project developer and builder in Munich. My passions besides photography are…
Capturing cultures with OLYMPUS
In my travels, I’ve primarily explored regions within Southeast Asia, as detailed in my previous article for Olympus Passion. I’ve also ventured into South Asia, including India, Nepal and Pakistan,…
In search of silence
Ciao,I’m Alessio Di Eugenio, I’m 25 and live in Rome, Italy. I’m a Student (degree in Sport Science and I’m studying for a master’s degree in Nutritional Science), and an…
From my Olympus to the moon, my daily fotorama
I am French, of Italian origin, and I live near Paris. I’m married and have a 12-year-old daughter. In my spare time, I really enjoy trekking, especially in the Forêt…
A Story of Light and Contrast
My name is Henrique. I was born in Portugal, Lisbon, where I live. I’m 65 years old, and the awakening of my taste for photography comes from a very young…
Being a Gaucho in Río de la Plata
Hello Santiago! Would you like to tell Olympus Passion readers a bit about yourself?Hello, my name is Santiago Núñez. I am from Mariscala town, Lavalleja. I work in rural establishments,…
Trying to keep the curiosity – Interview with Bartosz Tkacz
Hi Bartosz! Thank you for taking the time for this interview. To begin, would you kindly introduce yourself and tell us where you are from and where you currently live?Hello,…
Shooting winter in Budapest with… a Digicam
In January 2023, the 79th issue of the Fuji X Passion magazine was published. On the cover, it was stated that there was an article, “The vast beauty of Budapest”,…
CONTRAST: Photography & Stories from the Road, by Jacob Vincent Ball
For the loyal followers of the Olympus Passion project, the name Jacob Vincent Ball resonates with a sense of globetrotting photographic excellence. Over the past few years, Ball has become…
Amalfi Coast – A motor-biker travel, street and portrait reportage
I was born in Avellino, a small town some thirty-minute drive from the Amalfi Coast. I moved back to Italy at the end of 2020, after twenty years spent abroad,…
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