Dalma Mátéfi - Hurry

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Photography became truly defining in my life in 2017 — though the world of light and fleeting moments has drawn me in since my high school years.

I love to travel, to discover new places and meet new people. Most of my photographs are born along the way, in those moments when curiosity and experience collide. For me, photography is exploration: a constant search for new techniques, new perspectives, and new stories waiting to be told.

Through my images, I try to capture the mood, the rhythm, and the quiet silences of the world. Cityscapes and candid portraits are closest to my heart — especially when a single frame holds an entire story within it.

I believe that every truly great photograph has a soul. And that photography is the most beautiful shared language — one that all of us can understand, wherever we are in the world.

With 56 different photographs accepted 244 times in International Photographic Salons across 26 countries, and 23 international awards, my work has been exhibited in Budapest, Veszprém, Miskolc, Vienna, Barcelona, London, and New York.


About the photograph:

Photographer: Dalma Mátéfi from Hungary
Title: Hurry
Captured in China
Size: Height 50 cm × Width 70 cm
Edition: Limited Edition – No. 1 of 15
Artist's Proofs: 3
Medium: Fine Art Canvas
Condition: Brand new, printed specifically for this auction.
Framing: Sold unframed, allowing you to choose a frame that perfectly complements your décor.
Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped rolled in a protective tube or sturdy box to ensure safe delivery.
Don't miss the opportunity to own No. 1 from this exclusive limited edition series.

This photograph captures a magical moment in a quiet Chinese forest, where sunlight filters through the banyan trees and mist creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere. A girl runs along the old stone path, carrying basket and a bundle of branches, while a flock of white geese rushes ahead. The warm golden light, ancient trees, and peaceful woodland setting give the scene a timeless, storybook quality. It feels like a fleeting glimpse of everyday life transformed into something wonderfully cinematic.

Seller's Story

Photography has taken me around the world, from photographic tours in India, through China until Peru. I have pursued international recognition through the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), with work exhibited in New York, Vienna, and numerous cities across Hungary. My images have also appeared in photographic publications, including a magazine cover. Across international salons in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, my work has received awards including PIPC Digital Gold, Silver, and Bronze; a PC Perasto Gold Medal; Salon Gold, Bronze, Diplomas, Ribbons, and Honorable Mentions. I combine a strong commitment to visual storytelling with experience gained through travel, study, and international photographic competitions. Selected Recognition Example work or award: Gold recognition Quick Repair — PIPC Digital Gold; Hard Life Under the Sun — PC Perasto Gold Medal; Little Island — Salon Gold Silver and bronze recognition Demetrios — PIPC Digital Silver; Beauty of Nature — PIPC Digital Bronze; Taj Mahal — Salon Bronze Awards and exhibits across Montenegro, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Iceland, Kenya, Moldova, India, Nicaragua, England, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and the United States

Photography became truly defining in my life in 2017 — though the world of light and fleeting moments has drawn me in since my high school years.

I love to travel, to discover new places and meet new people. Most of my photographs are born along the way, in those moments when curiosity and experience collide. For me, photography is exploration: a constant search for new techniques, new perspectives, and new stories waiting to be told.

Through my images, I try to capture the mood, the rhythm, and the quiet silences of the world. Cityscapes and candid portraits are closest to my heart — especially when a single frame holds an entire story within it.

I believe that every truly great photograph has a soul. And that photography is the most beautiful shared language — one that all of us can understand, wherever we are in the world.

With 56 different photographs accepted 244 times in International Photographic Salons across 26 countries, and 23 international awards, my work has been exhibited in Budapest, Veszprém, Miskolc, Vienna, Barcelona, London, and New York.


About the photograph:

Photographer: Dalma Mátéfi from Hungary
Title: Hurry
Captured in China
Size: Height 50 cm × Width 70 cm
Edition: Limited Edition – No. 1 of 15
Artist's Proofs: 3
Medium: Fine Art Canvas
Condition: Brand new, printed specifically for this auction.
Framing: Sold unframed, allowing you to choose a frame that perfectly complements your décor.
Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped rolled in a protective tube or sturdy box to ensure safe delivery.
Don't miss the opportunity to own No. 1 from this exclusive limited edition series.

This photograph captures a magical moment in a quiet Chinese forest, where sunlight filters through the banyan trees and mist creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere. A girl runs along the old stone path, carrying basket and a bundle of branches, while a flock of white geese rushes ahead. The warm golden light, ancient trees, and peaceful woodland setting give the scene a timeless, storybook quality. It feels like a fleeting glimpse of everyday life transformed into something wonderfully cinematic.

Seller's Story

Photography has taken me around the world, from photographic tours in India, through China until Peru. I have pursued international recognition through the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), with work exhibited in New York, Vienna, and numerous cities across Hungary. My images have also appeared in photographic publications, including a magazine cover. Across international salons in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, my work has received awards including PIPC Digital Gold, Silver, and Bronze; a PC Perasto Gold Medal; Salon Gold, Bronze, Diplomas, Ribbons, and Honorable Mentions. I combine a strong commitment to visual storytelling with experience gained through travel, study, and international photographic competitions. Selected Recognition Example work or award: Gold recognition Quick Repair — PIPC Digital Gold; Hard Life Under the Sun — PC Perasto Gold Medal; Little Island — Salon Gold Silver and bronze recognition Demetrios — PIPC Digital Silver; Beauty of Nature — PIPC Digital Bronze; Taj Mahal — Salon Bronze Awards and exhibits across Montenegro, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Iceland, Kenya, Moldova, India, Nicaragua, England, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and the United States

Details

Date of print
2026
Artist
Dalma Mátéfi
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Hurry
Condition
Original State
Technique
Digital print
Height
50 cm
Edition
1/15
Width
70 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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