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At the beginning of my artistic journey, I aimed to capture vast and epic landscapes in colour, believing that this was the hallmark of a great landscape photographer. However, after struggling internally and not finding success, I realized that it is the intimate moments that bring me the most joy!

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Nominee

Nature

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At the beginning of my artistic journey, I aimed to capture vast and epic landscapes in colour, believing that this was the hallmark of a great landscape photographer. However, after struggling internally and not finding success, I realized that it is the intimate moments that bring me the most joy!

About Artist

Lee Nordbye

Lee's work reveals overlooked details and unexpected forms found in nature. Looking beyond the obvious, Lee explores the intimate, nuanced and sometimes abstract qualities of the natural world, inviting viewers to discover a renewed sense of curiosity, calm, and connection with nature. Lee is a fine art photographer based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. An award-winning and published photographer, Lee is known for a bold monochrome photographic style. Lee’s approach to photography is matched by a passion to challenge himself to explore wild places and have fun while doing it. Because who ever said that dad jokes, belly laughs and chocolate don’t belong amongst the finer things in life?

Lee Nordbye

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature, Travel

Location

Canada

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