HIGHLY COMMENDED CATEGORY NATURE ART
Mauro Tronto | Evanescence

Name: Mauro Tronto
Picture title: Evanescence
Category: Nature Art
Nationality: Italy
Occupation: Full-time photographer

Technical information
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
EXIF: 1/5000 sec at f8  ISO 400
Accessories: None

Mauro Tronto says:

When heavy snow begins to fall on Castelluccio, the landscape quickly transforms. The vast open spaces of the Pian Grande are gradually blanketed in white, creating a seamless, endless expanse. Snow covers every surface, evoking a sense of purity and continuity.
The sound of falling snow is soft and muted, almost a whisper, as every noise fades away, leaving space for absolute tranquility and a profound connection to nature. The air is crisp and clean, and breathing it feels like a privilege.
Visibility diminishes, creating an effect of isolation, as if you’re in a world apart, far from everything else. The surrounding mountains’ silhouettes blur, while trees and bushes bend under the snow’s weight, taking on new, intriguing shapes.
Experiencing a heavy snowfall in Castelluccio di Norcia feels like entering a world suspended in time, where nature’s beauty reveals both its strength and delicacy. It’s an experience that stays etched in memory, evoking deep wonder and serenity.