Staff - IceMonkey Tours

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From the arid African plains infested with baboons, to the vast Icelandic glaciers, from the overwhelming starry skies of the Andes to the powerful green lady of the Arctic skies… all this and much more is ICEMONKEY.

Passion, experience, dedication, professionalism, adventure, and fun, is what we can offer on our fascinating and strategic expeditions all around the world.

We help you create unforgettable moments through photography, discover your talent and let yourself be guided by our team of professionals, award-winning photographers with international recognition.

We are waiting for you, join us!!

JOSE D. RIQUELME

SPAIN

www.josedriquelme.com

José D. Riquelme is an award-winning photographer born in Murcia, Spain. He has been recognized with international awards and accolades such as:

“Photographer of the Year 2021” in the night category of the 35awards. Four consecutive gold medals in the “Trierenberg Super Circuit”. Remarkable Art Work in the “Siena International Photo Awards”. Gold medal in the Pano Epson Awards. Finalist in the Xposure International Photography Festival. Three consecutive years among the top 3 landscape and night landscape photographers in the 35awards with an average participation of 120,000 people. The International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2019 and 2021: top 101. Viewbug: Shooting the blue hour photo contest winner.

Currently, he teaches workshops and leads photographic expeditions all around the world.”

SYLVIA

CHINA

Sylvia, whose real name is Shen Yan, is a professional photographer specializing in landscape photography and a nomad. She was born in the Chinese province of Sichuan. She is a contracted photographer for 500PX and Visual China, an experienced travel photographer on TuChong, and a certified photographer by MiPai.

She has been awarded the 1X Photographer award and selected as one of the top 100 landscape photographers of 2022 by Pixel Landscape. She also received the award for Best Four Seasons Landscape Photography in the 2022 Sony Photography Contest.

Her works have appeared in magazines such as “Photography Companion”, “Chinese National Astronomy”, “Tibet Tourism”, and “Travel World”, and she has collaborated with equipment manufacturers such as Canon and Sigma.

MARTIN

CHINA

Martin (马玉晗) is a Chinese travel and landscape photographer, the official photographer of Fujifilm, the official photographer of Leica, the official photographer of Haida, and a provider for National Geographic in the United States. He is a Chinese jury member for the 35th Photography Awards in 2021. He has also won two gold awards at the Super Circuit Trieremberg in Austria Trento and is a mentor in China. Martin has received the gold award in the urban landscape category at the international IPA photography contest. His works have been published in famous magazines such as National Geographic, “Photography Friends”, and “Photography World”, among others. He has also been hired by large manufacturers to take official and documentary samples, such as Xiaomi, Huawei, and Fujifilm.

ARITZ ATELA

ESPAÑA

www.aritzatela.com

Aritz Atela is a landscape and nature photographer born in the beautiful Basque Country (Spain) who has traveled the world in search of the most unique and striking locations. He has captured stunning views in countries such as India, Norway, France, Greece, and the Philippines, always seeking the perfect light to capture the essence of the environment. Before dedicating himself to photography, he was an oil painter, which has influenced his photographic style, focusing on visual techniques and concepts that result in highly aesthetic and creative compositions, always seeking to play with colors in a unique way.

ALEJANDRO ESCRIBANO

ESPAÑA

As a veterinarian by profession and an unconditional lover of fauna and nature in general, I have dedicated my free time since I was young to travel the world to explore the diversity of our planet. In recent years, I have found my great passion in photography. Specifically, I am passionate about capturing landscapes and nocturnal scenes through my lens, always seeking natural beauty in its purest form. During my travels, I have had the opportunity to meet different people and cultures, which has given me a unique perspective on the world around us.

EDU BARRAJON

ESPAÑA

Edu Barrajón is a landscape photographer based in Alicante, Spain. He is a lover of nature and outdoor activities. He discovered his passion for landscape photography in 2018 in the USA, where he lived for 5 years (2016-2021) in San Diego, California. It was there that, after visiting several of the national parks that this country offers, he decided to buy his first camera to immortalize the wonders that surround us. Since then, all the trips he has made have been planned around landscape photography, both in the USA, Europe, and Asia. He is a great connoisseur of the American West coast and the most emblematic locations it offers, especially in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

TOMÁS CERÓN

ESPAÑA

Tomás Cerón is a biologist and nature photographer. He lives in Sierra de Cazorla, the second largest natural park in Europe, and has worked with threatened species in Spain such as the Iberian imperial eagle, the Iberian lynx, the wolf, and the European roller, both in conservation and as a nature guide and Hide keeper. As a landscape photographer, he has won national and international awards, including first prize in the Fujifilm nocturnal photography contest and four consecutive years the Sierra de Cazorla photography prize. Additionally, he was a finalist in the Memorial Maria Luisa and in the Delta International Birdwatching Festival in 2018. His knowledge of fauna is reflected in his photographic work, traveling across Europe to showcase some of the most difficult species to see or photograph.

JAVI POZAS

ESPAÑA

Javi Pozas is a landscape and wildlife photographer born in Jaén, Andalusia (Spain). He began his career in photography after a long period working as a freelance graphic designer for American artists and magazines. His passion for photography started about 10 years ago, during which he has had the opportunity to travel in search of the best locations in a variety of countries such as Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Slovakia, Belgium, and Austria, among others. His interest in wildlife photography was sparked by the incredible biodiversity of the surrounding environment, with Sierra Morena or Sierra de Cazorla as key areas for observation and photography. Currently, he works as a collaborator for one of Spain’s leading ecotourism companies, teaching specialized workshops for photographing large raptors such as Golden Eagles or Bonellis.

MAS HASYIM

INDONESIA

Mas Hasyim is a passionate photographer and experienced photography guide in Indonesia. He has led travelers from all over the world on incredible photographic adventures throughout the region. In addition to his extensive knowledge of Indonesia’s culture and history, Mas Hasyim is also an expert in photography technique, meaning he is equipped to provide valuable tips and tricks to improve your photography skills. During our tour, Mas Hasyim will guide us through the most photogenic locations in Java and Bali, ensuring we capture the most memorable moments of our journey.

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