my story
About me
My name is Mateusz Piesiak, I was born in 1996 in Wroclaw in Poland. I study Automatics and Robotics at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. I am photographing since 2009. I belong to Polish Nature Photographers Association. My images were awarded at national and international photographic competitions, published in journals, and presented at exhibitions.
I’ve been interested in nature since I can remember. It allows me to calm down and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I photograph mostly birds. Wildlife photography requires a lot of patience and preparation, eg. building special hides. Often, after many hours of sitting in my hiding place, I come home without any photo. However, when I finally take an awaited shot, it rewards any effort.
In nature photography I like the moment, when I am hidden in the hide, and like a spectator sitting in the front row in the theater, I can admire the amazing spectacle of nature that takes place just in front of me.
Trying to capture the perfect shot in Yosemite National Park, USA
This squirrel wanted to check the photo
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Other things I do
Besides wildlife photography, I’m interested in few other fields. All of them are connected in some way. When combined together, they complement each other and give me motivation for each new day.
Photography
Awards & recognitions
My photographs and projects have been featured amongst the winners of world’s top nature photography competitions including Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Siena International Photography Awards and GDT European Photographer of the Year.
Siena international Photography Awards
1st prize in "Student" and 1st prize in "Wildlife" category
Media
Interviews & features
Chosen appearances in TV, press and other media.
Videos
- Pytanie Na Śniadanie
- Dzień Dobry TVN
- TVP3 Wrocław
- TVN24 - 2015
- TVN24 - 2012
Interviews
- www.wrocław.pl - wywiad 2015
- www.wrocław.pl - wywiad 2016
- Gazeta Wrocławska - 2015
- Gazeta Wrocławska - 2013
- Wrocław Nasze Miasto - 2012
- Wrocław Nasze Miasto - 2013
- Wrocław Nasze Miasto - 2013 wywiad
- Wrocław Nasze Miasto - 2015
- Wrocław Nasze Miasto - 2016
- Gazeta Wyborcza
- Fotopolis.pl - recenzja obiektywu