Selected Nature Photographs by Árpád Krivánszky
The photographic selection presented in this gallery introduces the work of Hungarian photographer and journalist Árpád Krivánszky, whose images reflect a long-standing commitment to observing and documenting the natural world. His photographs focus primarily on landscapes, wild plants, and the subtle details of nature that often remain unnoticed during everyday encounters with the environment.
Krivánszky was born in Budapest in 1953. His appreciation for nature developed early in life during frequent family excursions, which instilled a lasting respect for the natural environment. Photography itself became an important passion later in adulthood, eventually leading him toward nature photography as his primary creative field.
Early Inspiration in Nature Photography
A decisive influence on his photographic direction came from an exhibition organized by the Ős-Nimród Photo Club, presented in connection with an international photography competition at the Agricultural Museum in Budapest. The exhibition inspired him to deepen his photographic skills and to join the club, where he began to develop his approach to nature photography.
Later he became a member of the Nimród Photo Club, which evolved from the original group, and for a period he also belonged to Foto Natura, a community focusing on nature photography. Through Foto Natura he was affiliated with the International Federal Wildlife Photography (IFWP), connecting him to an international network of nature photographers.
Photographic Community and Professional Development
Krivánszky’s photographic development was strongly influenced by his participation in various photography communities. After purchasing his first serious camera, he joined the Minolta Enthusiasts Club, whose members explored several branches of photography beyond nature imagery.
The club held its meetings at the historic premises of the MADOME Budapest Photo Club on Belgrád Rakpart. After the Minolta group ceased to operate, Krivánszky remained active within MADOME, where he encountered many well-known Hungarian photographers and their work. The club’s extensive collection of photographic books and journals also contributed significantly to shaping his photographic perspective.
Guest lectures at the club featured respected photographers, including János Eifert, Katalin Baricz, and József Tóth “Füles”, whose presentations and photographs provided further inspiration. Club activities, discussions with fellow photographers, and shared domestic and international photography trips played an important role in expanding his knowledge of nature, technique, and composition.
Journalism and Applied Photography
Parallel to his work in nature photography, Krivánszky became involved in other photographic genres through his professional activities. Articles about transportation written and illustrated with his own photographs appeared in professional publications such as Magyar Közlekedés, Autóközlekedés, and Camion Truck & Bus Magazin.
He also regularly contributed illustrated articles to the now-defunct photography magazine Foto Mozaik, while his images were published in Nimród, Vadgazda, and TermészetBúvár.
From 2004 he worked for several years as a journalist and photo reporter for the Ferencváros newspaper, documenting events, architecture, and natural environments. During this period he produced thousands of photographs and developed a growing interest in urban and architectural photography, inspired in part by his travels in Hungary and abroad.
Publications, Teaching and Photographic Themes
Since 2009 Krivánszky has contributed articles illustrated with his own photographs to the quarterly online Nature Photography Magazine. His preferred subjects within nature photography include landscapes, wild plants, and the small wonders of the natural environment. He also enjoys capturing people working in natural surroundings such as forests, fields, and waterside landscapes.
His photographs have appeared in calendars, book covers, and office interiors. Although he does not actively participate in many competitions, he is particularly proud of receiving two second prizes at the Hungarian Nature Photographer of the Year competition and a special prize at the Budapest International Nature Photography Competition in 2000.
Since 2007 he has also worked as an instructor at the fotooktatas.hu photography school, teaching introductory courses in nature photography and creative photography. Through lectures, practical sessions, and image critiques, he helps young photographers develop skills in composition as well as landscape, plant, travel, and city photography.
