OUTSIDE MUSIC: YEVGENY SUDBIN
Multi-talented Pianist and avid photographer Yevgeny Sudbin shares some of his favourite photos
Luxurious Accommodations. I often get sick of staying in hotels as it becomes a very repetitive and bland experience. I took a detour after one of my recitals and went straight to the Lake District where I found a secluded spot by the lake. June 2017, Buttermere, Cumbria. Survival Instincts. I was following a mother leopard with her three cubs (who were also followed by a clan of hyenas) to a safe location where she put all her resources towards protecting her offspring. The other two cubs managed to climb up the trees; this cub was already injured and
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stayed close to her. August 2008, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Afica. Dark Side of the Moon. I stayed up until the early hours of the morning to observe the total lunar eclipse from the roof of my house which was a breath-taking experience. During the eclipse, the moon can take various shades of red, orange or gold and this photograph is from a series of photographs, towards the end of the event, when the shadow of the earth (umbra) is just beginning to ‘uncover’ the moon. 28 September 2015, London. Prague Nights. The best time to take
photos of a popular city is in the early morning hours. I tend not to sleep after a performance and usually spend the night walking down the streets with my camera to get a real sense for the place. March 2014, Prague. Reflections. I caught the light reflections on the wall coming through one of the many wonderfully crafted stained glass windows, during a stroll through the majestic Cathedral of St. Vitus. March 2014, Prague. Elephant’s Trunk Nebula. I’ve always been fascinated by space and often wondered how the images of the cosmos using the
