Val Gardena https://journals.worldnomads.com/staycurious/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:05:26 GMT World Nomads Adventures I've always fantasized about becoming a photographer. When I finished high school I purchased a DSLR. I began a beginners course in an attempt to satisfy the appetite. I was unsure about the area I wanted to excel in. I sampled sports, portraiture, and landscapes. After understanding my palette, I aspired towards Photojournalism. Motivated by a love of natural light, spontaneity and the works of Steve McCurry, I proceeded to get myself some experience. By age 23, having built up some savings, I endeavored on what my friends and family called 'The trip of a lifetime'. I traveled solo across the vast continent of Europe for 16 months, encapsulating the mysterious life of the land in pixels. Having just recently returned to Australia penniless, I feel much richer than before I left. I scaled mountains, braved harsh climates, befriended the unapproachable, became vulnerable and opened my mind, all in the pursuit of capturing curiosities. I relish the idea of working alongside Jason Edwards and digesting his experience. https://journals.worldnomads.com/staycurious/photos/51674/Italy/A-glimpse-at-the-Dolomite-Ranges Travel Italy staycurious https://journals.worldnomads.com/staycurious/photos/51674/Italy/A-glimpse-at-the-Dolomite-Ranges#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/staycurious/photos/51674/Italy/A-glimpse-at-the-Dolomite-Ranges Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:24:00 GMT 0