30 Photos That Perfectly Display The Winter Magic In Ukrainian Carpathians

The beauty of winter by photographer Olha Balandiukh.

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• December 4, 2022

If you're a winter lover, this is the best place to be right now. Olha Balandiukh is an amazing photographer from Lviv, Ukraine, and she shares with us the beauty of winter in Ukraine.

If you have ever wondered how winter looks in Ukrainian Carpathians, this is the ideal place to discover it. We can undoubtedly confirm that it is really magical, like in a fairy tale.

You'll fall in love instantly with this beautiful nature when you see stones and mountains embraced by the snow. Or hanging pieces of snowy ice that create different shapes, frozen waterfalls, and fir trees dressed in white with pine cones as accessories.

And the best thing is that you can't find the horizon, the boundaries between the sky and the earth, because they have melted into one flawless harmony of dimensions. Incredible 'Winterland' will be the perfect description for Ukrainian Carpathians, and Olha Balandiukh found an excellent way to show it to the rest of the world.

Put on your favorite pajamas and snuggle up in the coziness of your home while we bring the beauty of winter magic right on your screen. Below are some photos of Olga Balandiukh's breathtaking collection.

We hope you'll like it and don't forget to tell us your impression.

1. As we already said, a fairy tale:

2. Winter sunset

3. Would you like to spend your vacation here?

4. This cabin could be the perfect place to escape and enjoy the beauty of winter:

5. The clouds

"My favorite photographer is Tommy Ingberg. Despite the difference in our photography styles, his works inspire me a lot.

However, I guess the main creator of me as a photographer was nature. I’ve always wanted to have a memo from my travels because these moments are so important to me.

I find it interesting to capture the views of nature, especially landscapes and macro photography. The last one is like another world hidden from our eyes.

We can see it just by using lenses. Moreover, it always amazes me how the macro realm differs from the real picture.

That’s why my favorite styles are landscapes and macro," said Olha Balandiukh.

6. Icicles

7. So beautiful

8. Gorgeous winter:

9. Can you believe that this place actually exists?

10. There is no winter magic without conifers:

"I also like portraits. But not typical boring ones with fake smiles and standard poses.

I prefer creative shots, daring, abstractive, with a story behind them. Concerning portraits, I’m just an observer; however, I like taking selfies of myself by using different styles, makeup, hairstyles, etc.

I can do some experiments with myself and I can embody what I have in mind. That’s why it entertains me.

Sometimes I feel burned out by editing photos because generally, I’ve got a lot of them and it’s really hard to pick up a bundle of the best shots. In addition to that, sometimes I wanna make these pictures more creative, and if there are numerous pics, I must dedicate more time to them, so it drives me crazy because I’m the type of person who needs to have her job done as soon as possible.

I hate to postpone my deeds. So I can stay up late at night editing my photos until I’ve finished." added Olha.

11. Simply magical

12. Would you like to join them for a walk?

13. The magic of beauty is hidden in the details:

14. The horizon:

15. Mesmerizing

16. Pine cone covered with snow

17. Have you seen a more beautiful photo recently?

18. This is what we call true winter

"Well, fortunately, people like my photos, so it’s extremely encouraging. I know my time wasn’t wasted.

I believe my most-liked part of the creative process is post-editing. Adjustment is an integral part of making photos better and more interesting, but it’s extremely considerable not to overdo a photo because the mood of a shot should remain the same.

The same atmosphere, the same meaning, the same memory. I graduated from the Lviv National Academy of Arts (Ukraine) as an interior designer and artist, so my studying helped me a lot to find the right composition, how to harmonize colors and lines, and find the correct perspective," said Olha.

19. Wonderful

20. As a postcard:

21. The tops of trees:

22. That's lovely

23. Look at this ice:

"This knowledge honed my artistic taste and point of view. I also took photography courses.

I don’t remember how I started taking photos but I’m 100% sure it was inspired by nature. The beauty of nature drives me to explore this wonderful world, to seize beautiful moments so I can enjoy them and share this sensation with people.

When I have photos of places I visited, they warm me inside and I’m able to relive these moments again and again. Regarding macro photography, it’s all about exploration.

You never know what you’ll see through macro lenses. It’s so fascinating, inexplicable, and brand new," explained Olha.

24. Cracked ice on the river:

25. Winter idyll

26. "Are we there yet?"

27. This is incredible

28. The perfect angle:

29. These are stunning:

30. A great one

31. Olha Balandiukh

Olha Balandiukh's photos really show the true beauty of winter magic in Ukrainian Carpathians. In fact, while watching the photos, you feel as if you are already there and watching the natural beauty live.

If you liked this collection of hers, you might want to follow her on her Instagram to stay updated with her new work.

Filip