As a child I was fond of two things: animals and painting. While neither of these interests led to a full-time career, they led me to a keen interest in photography. My husband and I moved from Hungary to Canada in 2007 to start a new life, and we eventually found ourselves on the Sunshine Coast last year. I felt that I had found home. I am amazed at the beauty that surrounds me . . . the mountains, the water, and the diversity of wildlife. I love taking walks and find smiling people everywhere.
This is where my love for photography grew even more. I read all the books I found and tried all the techniques that appeared interesting. I have just not been able to stop exploring the possibilities that lie hidden in a camera.
My work mostly includes wildlife photography. Birds have been a favourite subject. I also do landscapes with HDR (High Dynamic Range) techniques, time-lapsed star photography (night photography without flash), portraits, macro-photos, and slow-shutter art photography.
My bird photographs are taken from a very close distance; I shoot with a relatively short lens (300 mm). I do not plan to change this, because taking photographs is more than art for me. I consider it an adventure to find and approach my “models,” getting as close to them as possible. I am especially fond of action shots. I learned the technique to take pictures and change spots quickly to preserve the fleeting moments that escape human eyes. I am looking forward to being able to exhibit my photographs in venues around the Coast.
I know I will never grow up. I will always be the little girl who looks at the world with wide-eyed amusement, whether looking at a tiny bug or an approaching big bear. — Krisztina Harasztosi
