ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The picture of common cranes was taken in a foggy morning in the marshes of central Poland. Late summer, after a breading season, cranes start to gather in flocks before the autumn migration to Western Europe. During the day they feed in small groups on the surroundings field and for the night return to shallow waters where they feel safe. Sometimes there are several hundred and sometimes as many as 1,500 or more. In large group it's easier for them to spot the slightest movement in the marshes Therefore to approach them I had to enter the water in total darkness. I was dressed in dry suit and camouflaged in a floating hide. Photographing birds up close without disturbing them results in very intimate images.
Grus grus is a latin name of common crane.

AUTHOR
Ewa is a wildlife and nature photographer based in Poland. She was born and raised in Podlasie, a region that shaped her closeness to nature and her appreciation for cultural diversity. For over 15 years, she has been developing a distinctive style defined by simplicity, muted colours, and a strong sense of compositional harmony. She is drawn to silence, open space, and the quiet rhythm of nature, especially where light and details form emotionally charged yet understated scenes. Ewa’s distinctive style has been recognised and appreciated by fellow artists. In their reflections, they often highlight the striking minimalism in her images, the atmosphere of serenity, and her precise focus on composition.
Her work has earned recognition in leading international photography competitions, such as Nature Photographer of the Year or International Wildbird Photo Competition. In 2025, her image “dreaming to fly” won the Man and Nature category at the XIX Asferico International Nature Photography Competition and was featured on the cover of the official catalogue.

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