Hi, I'm Jolanta Paltauf from Graz Austria

I studied mathematics and physics in Poland. Then completed a doctorate in the field of biological sciences in Austria. That's why technology and experiments have always been my passion. Then photography came along, and it developed in two directions - nature photography and macro photography. So, I'm a hobby photographer, with heart and soul. For my macro shots I very often use focus stacking (macro slide Novoflex Castel XQ II ). Evaluations and processing are carried out using the Affinity Photo software. For both macro and close-up shots, I use a DSLR NIKON camera (correspondingly with macro lens or standard lens).

I really enjoy participating in competitions, creating a personal photo book or an interesting calendar. If you receive praise or an award, you feel really honored and absolutely motivated.
AWARDS:
Annual Photography Award 2024 - Honorable Mention / Macro & Micro
WMPO World Masters of Photography Award 2025 - Gold Medal / Contemporary