Lying in the ivy beside the Danube River in early spring, Imre felt transported back to an ancient time. A sea of delicate blue scilla flowers scented the air. In this in-camera double-exposure image, he created a soft close-up impression of a flower and then artfully combined it with the fine petals of another bloom.
National parks like the Danube-Ipoly National Park preserve ancient woodland habitats and protect them from deforestation for agriculture or urban development. Over time, these precious forests have built up a rich diversity of wildlife and plants – such as the scilla – that may not naturally thrive in any other habitat.
Hungary
Imre is a scientific researcher who took up photography in 2007. He has received several awards, including Hungary's Nature Photographer of the Year in both 2018 and 2020. As an environmental scientist, his work centres on popular scientific activities and attitude formation. Working for Hungary's Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate, he also gives lectures, guided nature walks and photography tours.
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