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'Outdoor Photography' Magazine Publication
07th April 2021
One of my pictures was published in issue 266 of the International Photography magazine 'Outdoor Photography'. The picture is 'Sunrise at Errigal Mountain', County Donegal, Ireland.
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Publication in in 'Westmeath Independent' : the biggest and most popular newspaper in Athlone
18th February 2021
I was delighted to see an article regarding my Photography in 'Westmeath Independent', which is the biggest and most popular newspaper in Athlone and County Westmeath. Three years ago , when I started in Photography they published an article regarding my Photography and I was asking myself: 'Where I would be in three years time'. Now three years later I ask myself the same question: 'Where I would be in three years time'. The time will show.
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Tokyo International Foto Awards Achievements
04th February 2021
Four of my series have been awarded with one 'Gold Medal' and three 'Honorable Mention' for one of the most Prestigious Photo Competition in the world 'Tokyo International Foto Awards'. The series called 'Lost into the Forest' was awarded 'Gold Medal' in category 'Nature' with sub-category 'Trees'. The series called 'Into the Forest' was awarded 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Fine Art' with sub-category 'Abstract'. The series called 'Into the World of Horses' was awarded 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature' with sub-category 'Pets'. The series called 'Copper Crafts Master' was awarded 'Honorable Mention' in category 'People' with sub-category 'Life Style'.
The achievement even is more significant, because was achieved, so called Grand Slam being awarded at four of the biggest and most Prestigious Photo Competitions of Farmani Group and in the world. They are: ‘Bronze Medal’ and two ‘Honorable Mention’ at ‘Moscow International Foto Awards’, ‘Bronze Medal’ and one ‘Honorable Mention’ at ‘Paris International Foto Awards’, ‘Third Place’ and four ‘Honorable Mention’ at ‘International Photography Awards’ and ‘Gold Medal’ and three ‘Honorable Mention’ at ‘Tokyo International Foto Awards’.
The series 'Lost into the Forest' can be seen here:
https://www.tokyofotoawards.jp/winners/social/2020/Lost-Into-The-Forest-1/
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Monochrome Photography Awards 2020 Achievement
11th January 2021
Three of my pictures have been Awarded with 'Honorable Mention' for the International Photo competition 'Monochrome Photography Awards'. The Monochrome Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for Professional and Amateur photographers. Their mission is to celebrate monochrome visions and discover the most phenomenal photographers from around the world. My picture called 'Lost' was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Conceptual'. My picture called 'Sunset at Dunmore Head' was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Landscape'. My picture called 'Ballydowane Cove' was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Fine Art'.
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Histporic Photographer of the Year 2020 Achievement
20th December 2020
My picture called ‘Sunset at Poulnabrone Dolmen’ has been chosen as one of the Best pictures for the International Photo Competition ‘Historic Photographer of the Year 2020’.
My picture ‘Sunset at Poulnabrone Dolmen’ has been published in 5 Continents, over 100 Countries and in 10 different languages around the world. I have never ever seen such a publicity for any International Photo Competition. Some of the places, where my picture ‘Sunset at Poulnabrone Dolmen’ has been published are: BBC, Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Times, The Guardian, Digital Camera World, New Zealand Herald, MSN, The Scotsman, New Atlas, Avax News, History Hit, Fine Scoop, Arts Life, Foto Relax, Derstandard, The Daily Podium, Love Opium, The World News, Viaggi Corriere and many more.
A few organisations also included my picture ‘Sunset at Poulnabrone Dolmen’ among the ‘The 10 Best Historic Photographs of 2020’.
Regarding the picture ‘Sunset at Poulnabrone Dolmen’, it was taken at Poulnabrone Dolmen in Burren in County Clare in Ireland. Poulnabrone Dolmen is 5000 years old and is one of the most ancient sites in the world. It was used for burial.
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'International Festival of the Image of Nature Achievement
19th December 2020
My picture 'Dark Hedges' was chosen among the 'Best 16' pictures in category 'Flora and Fungi' for 'International Festival of the Image of Nature ' (Festival Internacional de Imagem da Natureza). The picture will be exhibited at 'Teatro de Vila Rea' in Portugal between 16th of November and 30th of December. The picture also will be published in a book with 63 other pictures.
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Neutral Density Photography Awards Achievements
08th December 2020
My series called 'Beauty of Bulgarian Churches & Cathedrals' was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Architecture - Interior' in the International Photo competition 'Neutral Density Photography Awards'. The description of the series for the 'Neutral Density Photography Awards': 'As a Bulgarian I always have been fascinating in the interiors of Bulgarian Churches & Cathedrals. They are Masterpieces and Breathtaking. Bulgarian Churches & Cathedrals have been, and always will be places for saving the souls of Bulgarian People.'
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My series called 'Beauty of the Waves' was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature- Seascapes & Waterscapes' in the International Photo competition 'Neutral Density Photography Awards'. The description of the series for the 'Neutral Density Photography Awards':' I have found a beauty in the sea&ocean waves. Each wave is very unique and never the same. Most beautiful waves happen during storms conditions. Usually during storms the winds are very strong with a lot of rain. This makes the conditions for taking pictures very tough, but on other side the memories are unforgettable.'
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International Photography Awards Achievemnts
11th November 2020
One of my Series and four of my pictures have been Awarded at International Photography Awards (IFA). International Photography Awards is one of the World's Most Prestigious Photo Competition. It can be compare for what are the Olympic Games for the Athletes and Oscars Awards for the Actors and Actresses. International Photography Awards is the pinnacle of any photographer's career.
The picture 'Sunset at Dunmore Head' was Awarded '3rd place' in category 'Nature' with sub-category 'Sunset'. The picture 'Book of Kells' was Awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Architecture' with sub-category 'Interior'. The picture 'Ballydowane Cove' was Awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Fine Art' with sub-category 'Minimalism'. The picture 'Milky way over Sky Train' was Awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature' with sub-category 'Astrophotography'. The series 'In the World of Ladybirds' was Awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature' with sub-category 'Macro'.
Prizes for my 3rd place include: Printable Winner Certificate and IPA Seal
Publication in the IPA Annual Book of Photography
A curated selection of winning images to be exhibited in the IPA Best of Show Exhibition which opens in New York City during the week of the Lucie Awards, and is shown around the world through the following year.
Receive significant international publicity and extensive media exposure through our online promotional campaign, and magazine and newspaper partners distributing and promoting winners works.
Guarantee 1 free ticket to attend the Lucie Awards Gala .
Now the big question is whether to go next year for the Awards Ceremony in New York. It is an opportunity once in a Lifetime and also would be opportunity to see and explore New York.
All Winning and Awarded pictures can be seen at:
https://www.photoawards.com/winner/?compName=IPA+2020
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'Outdoor Photography' Magazine Publication
29th October 2020
One of my pictures was published in the last issue of my favourite magazine 'Outdoor Photography'. The picture is 'Storm at Clogher Head', County Kerry, Ireland.
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Better Photographer - Photo of the Year 2020
01st October 2020
Eight of my pictures have been awarded at ‘Better Photography Magazine – Photographer of the Year – 2020’. It is one of the World-Leading Photo competition and the only Photo competition in the world, which is judged by three AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) Grand Masters of Photography: Peter Easway, David Oliver and Tony Hewitt. Also it is the only one of the World-Leading Photo competition, which provides feedback for each picture.
The pictures ‘Giant’s Causeway’, ‘Tullan Strand’, ‘Sunset at Dunmore Head’ and ‘River Shimna’ have been awarded with ‘Silver Award’ in category ‘Classic Landscapes’.
The picture ‘Copper Crafts Master’ was Awarded with ‘Silver Award’ in category ‘Emotive Portraits’.
The picture ‘Cliffs of Moher during the night’ was awarded with ‘Silver Awards Award’ in category ‘Exotic Travel’.
The picture ‘Bachkovo Monastery' was Awarded with ‘Bronze Award’ in category ‘Exotic Travel’.
The picture ‘The Horse’ was Awarded with ‘Bronze Award’ in category ‘Revealing Nature’.
The picture ‘Copper Crafts Master’ with the Legendary Bulgarian Copper Crafts Master Petko Baikov got the highest score of all my pictures and for second year in a row will be included in the ‘Top 20 pictures’. This year his picture is included in category ‘Emotive Portraits’, and the last year other picture of him was included in category ‘Exotic Travel’.
All the awarded and winning images can be seen at: https://www.betterphotographyphotocomp.com/
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Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) Achievement
10th September 2020
Two pictures of 'Todor Tilev Breathtaking Photography' have been Awarded at one of the most Prestigious Photo Competitions in the World: Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3). The picture with title 'Book of Kells’ was awarded with 'Bronze' in category 'Architecture – Interior’; the picture with title 'Looking in the Sky at Dereen Woods’ was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature – Trees’.
All awarded pictures can be seen at: https://px3.fr/winners/px3/2020
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Greenstorm Nature Photography Contest 2020 Achievement
24th August 2020
The picture 'Ladybird' of 'Todor Tilev Breathtaking Photography' has been Awarded with 'Shortlisted - Top 50' for International Photo competitition 'Greenstorm Nature Photography Contest 2020' with theme 'Nature in the Neighbourhood'.
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Monovisions Photography Awards Achievemnts
31st July 2020
Two series and two pictures of 'Todor Tilev Breathtaking Photography' have been awarded with 'Honorable Mention' at the International Photo Competition 'Monovisions Photography Awards'. The Awarded pictures are: 'Looking at the Sky at Dereen Wood' in category 'Abstract' and 'Lost' in category 'Conceptual'. The Awarded series are: 'Copper Crafts Maaster' with the Legendary Bulgarian Petko Baikov in category 'People' and 'The Beauty of the Waves' in category 'Landscapes'. 'Monovisions Photography Awards' is open competition, where Amateur and Professional Photographers compete against each other. 'Monovisions Photography Awards' is regarded as one of the Best Photo Competition in the world and one of the top three Black & White Photo Competitions in the world. The mission of 'Monovisions Photography Aawrds' is: 'Our aim is to discover the best monochrome photographers from all over the world and deliver the best opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for their work'.
All awarded pictures can be seen at: https://monovisionsawards.com/winners-gallery/monovisions-awards-2020/grand-prize/
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'Outdoor Photography Magazine' publication
11th June 2020
One of my pictures was pubished in the last issue of my favourite magazine 'Outdoor Photography'.The picture is Waterfall at Cloughlea River at Manor Kilbride, County Wicklow, Ireland.
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Moscow International Photography Awards Achievemnts
04th June 2020
One 'Series' and two pictures of 'Todor Tilev Breathtaking Photography' have been Awarded at one of the most Prestigious Photo Competitions in the World: Moscow International Photography Awards. The picture with title 'Devil’s Bridge’ was awarded with 'Bronze' in category 'Architecture – Bridges’; the picture with title 'The Horse’ was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature – Wildlife’; the 'Series' with title 'The beauty of waves' was awarded with 'Honorable Mention' in category 'Nature – Landscapes'.
All awarded pictures can be seen at: http://www.moscowfotoawards.com/winners/moscow/2020/
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The Motif Collective International Photo Competition Achievement
15th May 2020
Two pictures of 'Todor Tilev Breathtaking Photography' have been Awarded with 'Shortlisted' for International Photo competitition 'The Motif Collective' with theme 'Black and White'.
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Fine Art Photography Awards 2020 Achievements
13th April 2020
One of my 'Series' and three of my pictures have been Awarded at Fine Art Photography Awards. Fine Art Photography Awards is among the Best and most Prestigios Photography competitions in the world. The mission of Fine Art Photography Awards (FIPA) is: 'To seek to find artists and unique souls who breathe and live for creativity'. The 'Series' with title 'Copper Crafts Master' was awarded with 'Nominee' in category 'People'; the picture with title 'Ballydowane Cove' was awarded with 'Nominee' in category 'Seascape'; the picture with title 'Milky Way over Sky Train' was awarded with 'Nominee' in category 'Night Photography'; the picture with title 'Cliffs of Moher during the night' was awarded with 'Nominee' in category 'Landscape'. All awared pictures can be seen at: https://fineartphotoawards.com/…/fapa-2019-2020/grand-prize/
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Monochrome Photography Awards Winners Book - 2019 Achievement
08th April 2020
My picture called 'Looking at the sky at Dereen Woods' was included in 'Monochrome Photography Awards Winners Book - 2019'. Monochrome Photography Awards is one of the three Best Photo competitions in the world, and it is the most prestigious black-and-white photography competition. This book is a testimony to the fact that black and white photography is as yet striking and ageless.
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Shoot the Frane International Photo Competition 2019 Achievement
08th April 2020
My picture 'Sunset at Downpatrick Head' is Finalist for January for the
International Monthly Photo Competition 'Shoot the Frame' in category 'Landscape'.
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International Filter Photo Contest 2019 Achievement
08th April 2020
My picture "Abandoned ship" was Awarded with 'Excellent work' for the International Filter Photo Contest 2019.
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