My name is Svetla. I grew up in a picturesque landscape in southwestern Bulgaria, along the migratory bird route known as the Via Aristotelis. Even as a child, I watched the birds migrate north in spring and south in autumn, wondering who they were, where they came from, and where their journey took them. This curiosity has stayed with me to this day.

Many years later, I bought my first pair of binoculars and delved deeper into the world of birds. I was particularly fascinated by migratory birds: their endurance, their meticulously organized lives along their routes, and their ability to travel thousands of kilometers and reliably return to their breeding grounds.

This fascination led me to photography, initially just to identify species that were difficult to spot. It quickly became a passionate hobby. Bird photography captivated me immediately, and my focus shifted from documenting to experiencing.

Light, the seasons, and the behavior of birds constantly inspire me. Over time, my photographic world has expanded from birds to encompass all flora and fauna. Migratory birds, however, remain my passion, for their journeys speak of endurance, change, and the delicate balance of nature.

For me, photography means immersing myself in nature. My pictures capture genuine moments: on walks, while listening, in chance encounters, or during quiet observation.