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Serene

A lone stallion makes his way down the mountainside to drink alone. Solitude is the salve for a lifetime of battle wounds; serenity the reward for lessons learned and wisdom gained LOCATION: Onaqui Mountains, Great Basin Desert of Utah

Awards

One Shot Photo Contest

2025

Bronze

Nature

Professional

Serene

A lone stallion makes his way down the mountainside to drink alone. Solitude is the salve for a lifetime of battle wounds; serenity the reward for lessons learned and wisdom gained LOCATION: Onaqui Mountains, Great Basin Desert of Utah

About Artist

Maria Marriott

MADE IN BRAZIL, established in the USA. Maria earned her degree in Journalism in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and went on to graduate from the New York Institute of Photography. From early on, her lens searched for the beauty and spirit of people and nature. Photojournalism assignments challenged her to create a language in visual storytelling, which felt more natural to her than writing. Maria’s style incorporates striking compositions, intimate and minimalistic, along with the use of a primarily monochromatic color palette. Although primarily a wild horse photographer, Maria strives to create images of different subjects, seeking to foster an appreciation for both people and nature, believing that the most persuasive form of advocacy can come through art.

Maria Marriott

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Fine Art, Minimalism, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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