Photographer: Enrique Izquierdo

Enrique Izquierdo: The poetry of light and time
Enrique Izquierdo's story with photography is that of a long-lasting love affair that began at the age of 20. Since then, every click of his camera has been an attempt to capture that which cannot be retained: the fleeting nature of light, the whisper of the wind in a landscape or the silence that surrounds a sunset. Now, at 68 years old, Enrique continues to discover new nuances and emotions in each shot, because for him, photography is much more than an art; it is a way of living and feeling.
His greatest passion is the landscape, especially in the moments when nature dresses up in its finest finery: sunrises and sunsets and moonlight, the golden and blue hours, those moments when the world seems to stop for a moment to be pure spectacle. The Albufera in Valencia, with its calm waters and changing light, is one of his favorite places to photograph. There, Enrique finds an intimate connection with the environment, as if time were diluted between reflections and shadows.
Minimalism and the ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) technique occupy a special place in his work. These forms of expression allow him to go beyond the obvious, transforming everyday scenes into almost abstract compositions, full of sensations and emotions. His images speak of balance, serenity and a constant search to find beauty in the essential.
Although landscape photography is his favourite, Enrique also finds inspiration in architecture. Through his lens,