Peter Virag

I am a self taught photographer, originally from Hungary but I have been living in Melbourne since 2005. I mainly specialize in fine art nature photography with a true passion for aerials and nature conservancy. I really love the freedom drone photography provides and the unique opportunity to explore the world around us from completely new perspectives. I am very fond of abstract patterns, vivid colours, clean compositions, use of diagonal lines & simple geometry. I hope that my photography inspires people to realise that the amazing wonders of nature and even seemingly mundane subjects that surround us should never be taken for granted.

Awards & Recognitions

Selected as a finalist & chosen as Highly Commended in the nature category of Drone Awards 2018 ( Siena International Photography Awards )

Finalist in Australian Geographic’s Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 “Human Impact”

Aerial shot featured in the LensCulture Art Photography Awards 2018 Competition Gallery - 17 June 2018

Multiple editor's picks & Photo of the Day in Smithsonian Magazine

Published in the "17 Amazing Photos of Animals From Above" story in NatGeo - November 27, 2017

Editor's favourite - " Aerials" in the 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest

Photo of the Day at National Geographic - May 28, 2017

2X Daily Dozen selection at National Geographic - February 2017

Published by National Geographic in the "After the Rain" story - May 10, 2016