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During a trek through Eastern Sikkim in October 2010, the photographer navigated the rainy, cloud-covered ascent toward the mountain village of Tshoka. Pausing while the rest of the group moved ahead, he looked back to witness a dramatic atmospheric shift. The grey clouds parted to reveal the majestic Himalayas, framed in a unique, eye-like formation. This serendipitous moment, captured through a lens of quiet observation, highlights the raw beauty of the high-altitude landscape. The image is award-worthy for its evocative composition and the photographer's ability to seize a fleeting, ethereal connection between the earth and the sky.
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1967, Sergiy Kadulin is an accomplished professional with a background in avionics engineering and information technology. Despite a successful corporate career, he has nurtured a lifelong passion for photography, evolving from early experiences with vintage film cameras to a sophisticated digital workflow. A graduate of the Kyiv School of Photography and the New York Institute of Photography, Kadulin specializes in travel and landscape imagery. He views photography as a profound medium for personal growth and a way to share his deep appreciation for the natural world with an international audience.
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