Russian photographer Daniel Kordan’s photographs are dreamy and utterly fascinating. I’ve never seen anything like the locations he finds, and his photos of these unique spots are positively epic. Every one of them looked like the perfect setting for a story I wanted to read. I first discovered Kordan’s work when I stumbled upon his fireflies series. He went to Japan to photograph firefly mating season. I had no idea that was even a thing. Where does he get his research?
“Fireflies are very sensitive. They need clean water nearby, warm humid air (but not rain), and no lights. Not a single photo can show how beautiful it is—shimmering and blinking forest full of little stars.”
– Daniel Kordan
Firefly mating season is going on my bucket list, along with quite a few of of Kordan’s other magical locations.
You can see more of Daniel Kordan’s amazing work on his website and on Instagram. You can also purchase prints in his shop.
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March 9, 2021 at 9:10 am
Wouldn’t it be fun to be a “tag-a-long” on his trips.
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March 9, 2021 at 7:26 pm
I’ll carry his bags!
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March 9, 2021 at 9:21 am
I ran across Daniel two years ago when I saw his astonishing instagram posts about his voyage on the Bark Europa (tall sailing ship)…his comments on his photos are as interesting as the pictures themselves. From there I got lost down a rabbit hole on youtube about the Bark Eurpoa sailing the Drake Passage, which is the roughest sea passage in the world. It’s quite a journey if you have some time on your hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPe0jzyaMqo&t=70s
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March 9, 2021 at 7:26 pm
Oh, boy! Challenge accepted!
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March 9, 2021 at 9:22 am
Donna hit a home run today. I love all of them. I can’t find one that I love more than the others. Beautiful work. Hal
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March 9, 2021 at 7:27 pm
And there’s so much of it! He’s a wonder.
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March 9, 2021 at 11:37 am
OMG new obsession thank you very much! I have to be able to absorb these on my tv not my little ass phone. Absolutley beyond spectacular! To have a smidgeon of this talent would be a lifetime quest I have started too late. Let’s see where I can go with it.
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March 9, 2021 at 7:28 pm
That’s a great idea! I’m going to go move them another look on a bigger screen!
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March 9, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Oh my goodness! These are some of the most beautiful objects I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing them. Wow!
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March 9, 2021 at 7:28 pm
It’s mind blowing how he finds these exceptional places!
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March 9, 2021 at 3:37 pm
These photos are…pure magic. It’s humbling to think that there is so much beauty on this one small planet, and most of us never, ever see it. I’ve never been more grateful to social media than now.
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March 9, 2021 at 7:29 pm
Absolutely the truth! I’m sure I won’t get to more than a few, but even that is so much to look forward to!
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March 10, 2021 at 3:54 am
I’m still waiting to win Tattslotto. Oh and for the pandemic to end. How could I forget?
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March 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm
If you could just get to them, most of those locations seemed pretty much people-free…
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March 11, 2021 at 11:24 pm
Yeah. I just need my own helicopter. 😉
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March 12, 2021 at 9:58 am
I’d settle for a private plane and a sherpa…
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March 12, 2021 at 6:21 pm
lmao! You’re right. I forgot about needing a proper loo. 😀
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March 9, 2021 at 11:06 pm
I want to travel to all those places!
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March 11, 2021 at 6:59 pm
Me, too. What an interesting life his must be!
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