In the Russian East #2

August 27, 2015

On my way back from China to Moscow I stopped a couple of days in Chita (Russia) and around. I dedicated the day before my flight to Moscow to continue my project " In the Russian Est", a specular homage to "In the America West" by master of photography and portraiture Richard Avedon.

Christmas Sale is almost over! Last call! Only 3 days left to snag these limited open-edition Christmas prints. Each print, sized at 20x25cm and printed on high-quality Hahnemühle paper, comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sale ends December 15th! Tap the link in bio to shop.

Limited Time Offer: Small Open Edition Prints We’re halfway through our Critical Minerals Christmas Print Sale! Don’t miss the chance to own beautifully printed, signed photographs, perfect for a unique gift. Remember: shipping is on us (in Europe and Switzerland), and all prints come with a custom certificate. Sale ends December 15th! See the options at the link in bio.

Christmas Sale - Small Open Edition Prints We are delighted to present our Christmas Print Sale, running for a limited time from December 2nd to December 15th. This collection features three open-edition photographs from our latest work, “Critical Minerals—Geography of Energy.” Sized at 20x20cm and printed on high-quality Hahnemühle paper, each one is accompanied by a certificate crafted for this occasion. Want to see more? Visit our shop at the link in bio.

Thrilled to share that one of my photographs has been chosen for the “National Geographic Pictures of the Year” issue! A format that highlights the exceptional work of hundreds of @natgeo photographers from around the globe. My featured image is part of a series on the DAWN project in Germany. It showcases a groundbreaking synthetic fuel created from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide—a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This innovative solution could power trucks, ships, and planes without the need for retrofitting. Earlier this year, Swiss company Synhelion (@synhelion) unveiled the world’s first industrial-scale plant dedicated to producing this transformative energy source. To read the full story, check out the link in bio.

Sneak peek into the “Critical Minerals - Geography of Energy” installation at @mudec_official On display until December 15th. Video by @manuel__montesano

Ieri sera abbiamo inaugurato la mostra Critical Minerals al Mudec di Milano! Da oggi fino al 15 dicembre l’installazione sarà aperta al pubblico, e l’ingresso è gratuito. È stato davvero emozionante vedere tanti amici, colleghi e volti nuovi partecipare, nonostante lo sciopero che ha colpito Milano. Un grazie speciale va a tutte le persone e organizzazioni che hanno reso possibile questo evento unico: * @fondazionedeloitte * @blackcameraitaly * @denis_curti * @alessiomason * @beatrice__ravelli * @curti_alessandro * @mudec_official * @cristobalolivares @guerchomndebo @mfimages @manuel__montesano @samantha_azzani * @imagofineart * @giuzan * @libertife * @deloitte_italia * @24orecultura * @podbielski_contemporary … e a tutti gli altri presenti, che per motivi di spazio non posso elencare qui. Grazie di cuore a ciascuno di voi! La prossima tappa? Parigi… e tante altre a seguire. Rimanete sintonizzati!

Critical Minerals – Geography of Energy, as this year’s LEICA @leica_camera winning series, is also going on a worldwide tour, along with the other amazing shortlisted works. First stop is the Ernst Leitz Museum in Wetzlar, Germany, on October 10th, and after that, it’ll be popping up at Leica galleries and photo festivals around the world. You’ll also be able to dive deeper into the series featured in a special catalogue. If you get a chance, make sure to catch it at one of the stops—it’s not just photos! There’s also a video essay that will pull you into the full story. Check out the link in the bio for all the details. In the picture: COPPER. Chile, April 2023. Chuquicamata ghost town. View of the former theatre. The town of Chuquicamata was established as a mining camp when mining operations opened. Dust from the mine and gases from the nearby smelting plant caused the mining company to relocate the entire town. . . . . #davidemonteleonestudio #documentary #photography #photojournalist #photojournalism #fineartphotography #documentaryphotography #reportage #photodocumentary #natgeo #insidenatgeo #theclimatepledge #leica #leicacamera #leicaaward #LOBA2024 #criticalminerals

The prestige of the LOBA @leica_camera on the global photography stage is again highlighted by the quality and relevance of the shortlisted projects that made it to the final round. It’s more urgent than ever to keep these critical conversations going, especially in a world where real issues often get drowned out by fake news and unchecked media. With my interest in geopolitics and environmental issues, I felt it was crucial to shed light on a topic that doesn’t get enough attention—the complex and often controversial side of the so-called green energy transition. I hope this award helps raise awareness of this global challenge: How fairly and quickly are nations rethinking their approach to energy production and consumption? In the picture: NICKEL. Tambea, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. May 2024. View of mangroves contaminated by the mud coming from the nearby nickel mine site. . . . . #davidemonteleonestudio #documentary #photography #photojournalist #photojournalism #fineartphotography #documentaryphotography #reportage #photodocumentary #natgeo #insidenatgeo #theclimatepledge #leica #leicacamera #leicaaward #LOBA2024 #criticalminerals

#criticalminerals #energy #nature #environment #lithium #documentary

I spent two great days in Wetzlar for the #celebrationof photography @leica_camera. Thank you so much to all the staff that made feel like at home, to all the amazing colleagues (new and familiar face) I had the chance to see and all friends and photography passionate. Thank you #photography