Alessandro Gandolfi - Gran Paradiso #1

In the photograph, park ranger Mattia Colombo speaks on the radio on a rock not far from Lake Lasin, at over 2,200 meters above sea level in the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park, in Italy. The image is part of a reportage shot in 2021 and dedicated — on the centennial of the founding of the first Italian national park — to the story of the daily life of its park rangers.

The image is signed on the back and measures 30x40 cm. It is printed in a limited edition (25 copies) on Hahnemühle Baryta FB 350 g paper and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Alessandro Gandolfi is an Italian professional photographer and journalist. Interested in telling the small and large changes of contemporary society, his reports have appeared in outlets worldwide and have been exhibited in various international photography exhibitions and festivals. He has received international recognitions such as the Sony World Photography Award, the NPPA Best of Photojournalism, the POY - Pictures of the Year, and the PDN. Eight of his reports published in National Geographic Italia have earned the “Best Edit Award” as the best reportage appearing in the magazine’s various local editions. More information on his personal website.

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