Kristoffer Vaikla
Olen sündinud 1990. aastal Tallinnas, Eestis. Töötan sisearhitektuurifirmas Vaikla Disain sisearhitekti ja fotograafina. Fotograafiaga hakkas mind huvitama umbes seitse aastat tagasi. Kõige suuremat naudingut tunnen looduse pildistamisest. Iga hetk ja koht pakub uusi väljakutseid ning uusi võimalusi. Minu jaoks on tähtis, et ma saaksin oma tegevusega inspireerida ka teisi märkama enda ümber iga pisematki kui detaili. Samuti on suureks sooviks tutvustada maailmale eelkõige Eesti elu ja looduse eripärasid. Suureks unistuseks on jõuda oma töödega ka maailmakaardile, eelkõige maailmakuulsa National Geographicu kaante vahele. Seni on kolm minu pilti esile tõstetud National Geographicu veebiväljaandes. Samuti olen pälvinud tunnustuse paaril fotokonkursil. Minu töid on sisekujunduse detailidena kasutatud ka mitmes Tallinna ühiskondlikus hoones. 5. mail 2015 sai üks unistustest teoks ja minu foto avaldati National Geographicu uues raamatus: "Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
I was born in 1990 in Tallinn, Estonia. Working in interior design company Vaikla Design as interior designer and photographer. Photography started to interest me about 7 years ago. I most enjoy photographying nature and landscapes. Every moment and place gives new challenges and opportunities. Most important goal for me is to inspire others to notice every smallest detail around themselves. Also my big wish is to introduce life and nature of tiny Estonia to the world. Biggest dream for now is to reach the world with my works. To get my photographs between the covers of world famous National Geographic. For now five of my works have been featured on National Geographic website. I am also gained recognition in some photography competitions. My works have been displayed as interior design details in several community buildings in Tallinn. On May 5th 2015 big dream came true and my photo was published in National Geographic's new book: "Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
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Olen sündinud 1990. aastal Tallinnas, Eestis. Töötan sisearhitektuurifirmas Vaikla Disain sisearhitekti ja fotograafina. Fotograafiaga hakkas mind huvitama umbes seitse aastat tagasi. Kõige suuremat naudingut tunnen looduse pildistamisest. Iga hetk ja koht pakub uusi väljakutseid ning uusi võimalusi. Minu jaoks on tähtis, et ma saaksin oma tegevusega inspireerida ka teisi märkama enda ümber iga pisematki kui detaili. Samuti on suureks sooviks tutvustada maailmale eelkõige Eesti elu ja looduse eripärasid. Suureks unistuseks on jõuda oma töödega ka maailmakaardile, eelkõige maailmakuulsa National Geographicu kaante vahele. Seni on kolm minu pilti esile tõstetud National Geographicu veebiväljaandes. Samuti olen pälvinud tunnustuse paaril fotokonkursil. Minu töid on sisekujunduse detailidena kasutatud ka mitmes Tallinna ühiskondlikus hoones. 5. mail 2015 sai üks unistustest teoks ja minu foto avaldati National Geographicu uues raamatus: "Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
I was born in 1990 in Tallinn, Estonia. Working in interior design company Vaikla Design as interior designer and photographer. Photography started to interest me about 7 years ago. I most enjoy photographying nature and landscapes. Every moment and place gives new challenges and opportunities. Most important goal for me is to inspire others to notice every smallest detail around themselves. Also my big wish is to introduce life and nature of tiny Estonia to the world. Biggest dream for now is to reach the world with my works. To get my photographs between the covers of world famous National Geographic. For now five of my works have been featured on National Geographic website. I am also gained recognition in some photography competitions. My works have been displayed as interior design details in several community buildings in Tallinn. On May 5th 2015 big dream came true and my photo was published in National Geographic's new book: "Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
Kõik siin veebilehel olevad pildid on autoriõigustega kaitstud.
All images on this website are copyright protected.
Auhinnad/Awards
2016
"Luukere mets" - DJI fotokonkurss "Kõrgelt" (2016) - žürii tunnustus
"Skeleton trees" - DJI photocompetition "From above" (Estonia 2016) - jury recognition
"Skeleton trees" - DJI photocompetition "From above" (Estonia 2016) - jury recognition
"Saxby rannik ja tuletorn" - Wikipedia rahvusvaheline fotokonkurss "Looduspärand Vikipeediasse" (2016) - Eesti vooru Top 10, rahvusvahelise vooru finalist
"Vääna river in wintertime" - International photocompetition "Wiki Loves Earth" (2016) - Estonian round Top 10, finalist in international round
"Vääna river in wintertime" - International photocompetition "Wiki Loves Earth" (2016) - Estonian round Top 10, finalist in international round
"Talvine vääna jõgi" - Wikipedia rahvusvaheline fotokonkurss "Looduspärand Vikipeediasse" (2016) - Eesti vooru Top 10, rahvusvahelise vooru finalist
"Vääna river in wintertime" - International photocompetition "Wiki Loves Earth" (2016) - Estonian round Top 10, finalist in international round
"Vääna river in wintertime" - International photocompetition "Wiki Loves Earth" (2016) - Estonian round Top 10, finalist in international round
"Lumiste latvade kohal" - Looduse Aasta Foto 2016 - 3. koht kategoorias "Vormimängud looduses"
"Above the snowy treetops" - Estonian Nature Photo of the Year 2016 - 3rd place in the category of "Shape games in nature" (Estonia)
"Above the snowy treetops" - Estonian Nature Photo of the Year 2016 - 3rd place in the category of "Shape games in nature" (Estonia)
"Leegitsev meri" - Sony Talvefoto 2016 - žürii tunnustus
"Sea on fire" - Sony Winterphoto 2016 (Estonia) - jury recognition
"Sea on fire" - Sony Winterphoto 2016 (Estonia) - jury recognition
"Loojangu värvidesse sulanud talvine mets" - Sony Talvefoto 2016 - žürii tunnustus
"Above the snowy treetops" - Sony Winterphoto 2016 (Estonia) - jury recognition
"Above the snowy treetops" - Sony Winterphoto 2016 (Estonia) - jury recognition
"Linnutee" - Merekultuuriaasta fotokonkurss "Meri on meie pärand ja ajalugu" (2016) - žürii tunnustus
"Milkyway" - Seaculture year photocompetition "Sea is our history and legacy" (Estonia 2016) - jury recognition
"Milkyway" - Seaculture year photocompetition "Sea is our history and legacy" (Estonia 2016) - jury recognition
"Sume suveöö" - Merekultuuriaasta fotokonkurss "Meri on meie pärand ja ajalugu" (2016) - žürii tunnustus
"Misty summer night" - Seaculture year photocompetition "Sea is our history and legacy" ( Estonia 2016) - jury recognition
"Misty summer night" - Seaculture year photocompetition "Sea is our history and legacy" ( Estonia 2016) - jury recognition
2015
"Kolm rändajat" - Black & White Spider Awards 2015 - nominatsioon loodusfotode kategoorias
"Three boulders" - Black & White spider Awards 2015 (international) - nomination in nature photos category
"Three boulders" - Black & White spider Awards 2015 (international) - nomination in nature photos category
"Taevane ingel" - VVVS fotokonkurss "Märka mind" (2015) - täiskasvanute kategooria 3. koht
"Angel in the sky" - VVVS photo competition "Norice me" (Estonia 2015) - 3rd place in adult category
"Angel in the sky" - VVVS photo competition "Norice me" (Estonia 2015) - 3rd place in adult category
Auhind: "Parim komplekse taluansambli ülevaade" - fotokonkursil "Vana aja maja 2015"
Award for: "Best comprehensive view of farm ensemble" - photo competition "Old time house 2015" (Estonia)
Award for: "Best comprehensive view of farm ensemble" - photo competition "Old time house 2015" (Estonia)
Auhind: "Parima õhustikuga sisemiljöö" - fotokonkursil "Vana aja maja 2015"
Award for: "Best atmosphere in internal milieu" - photo competition "Old time house 2015" (Estonia)
Award for: "Best atmosphere in internal milieu" - photo competition "Old time house 2015" (Estonia)
2014
"Kevad õuel" - Canoni kevadfoto 2014 - žürii tunnustus
"Spring in the yard" - Canon springphoto 2014 (Estonia) - jury recognition
"Spring in the yard" - Canon springphoto 2014 (Estonia) - jury recognition
2013
"Küünised" - Black & White Spider Awards 2013 - nominatsioon abstraktsete fotode kategoorias
"Fangs" - Black & White Spider Awards 2013 (international) - nomination in abstract photos category
"Fangs" - Black & White Spider Awards 2013 (international) - nomination in abstract photos category
"Maisivaras" - VVVS fotokonkurss "Märka mind" (2013) - põneva käitumise eripreemia
"Cornthief" - VVVS photocompetition "Norice me" (Estonia 2013) - interesting behavior special prize
"Cornthief" - VVVS photocompetition "Norice me" (Estonia 2013) - interesting behavior special prize
Muud tunnustused/Other recognitions
2015
"Taevane ingel" valiti ühe maailma juhtiva fotokonkurssi National Geographics Photo Contest 2015 8. nädala toimetajate lemmikute hulka.
"Angel in the sky" was chosen to one of the worlds leading photo contest National Geographics Photo Contest 2015 Week 8 editors favorites.
"Angel in the sky" was chosen to one of the worlds leading photo contest National Geographics Photo Contest 2015 Week 8 editors favorites.
5. mai 2015 - Minu foto "Kujuteldatav sõber" avaldati National Geographicu uues raamatus: "Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
5. May 2015 - My photo "Imaginary friend" was published in National Geographic's new book:
"Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
5. May 2015 - My photo "Imaginary friend" was published in National Geographic's new book:
"Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros".
16. aprill 2015 - Kümme soovitust parimatest kevadistest reisidest National Geographicu poolt. Kümne hulgas ka minu pilt virmalistest.
16. April 2015 - National Geographic's Your Shot community shared their picks for the best spring getaways. My picture of northern lights was also chosen to the ten best.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/your-shot-best-spring-trips-pictures/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20150416travel-springtripspics&utm_campaign=Content&sf8614248=1
16. April 2015 - National Geographic's Your Shot community shared their picks for the best spring getaways. My picture of northern lights was also chosen to the ten best.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/your-shot-best-spring-trips-pictures/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20150416travel-springtripspics&utm_campaign=Content&sf8614248=1
18. märts 2015 - Foto võimsast virmalistemängust avaldati Estonian Worldi veebiajakirjas.
18. March 2015 - My photo of spectacular northern lights show was featured in Estonian World web magazine.
http://estonianworld.com/life/pictures-northern-lights-hypnotise-estonians/
18. March 2015 - My photo of spectacular northern lights show was featured in Estonian World web magazine.
http://estonianworld.com/life/pictures-northern-lights-hypnotise-estonians/
2014
"Kujuteldatav sõber" - 30. juuni 2014 - avaldatud National Geographicu veebiloos
"Imaginary friend" - 30. June 2014 - published on National Geogrpahics webstory.
http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/stories/animals-we-love/
"Imaginary friend" - 30. June 2014 - published on National Geogrpahics webstory.
http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/stories/animals-we-love/
"Vaiksed ööd" - 25. aprill 2014 - National Geographicu nädala parimad kosmose pildid
"Silent nights" - 25. April 2014 - National Geographics week's best space pictures
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/04/140425-space-pictures-294-nasa-auroras-science/
"Silent nights" - 25. April 2014 - National Geographics week's best space pictures
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/04/140425-space-pictures-294-nasa-auroras-science/
2013
"Virmalised" - 30. august 2013 - National Geographicu nädala parimad kosmose pildid
"Northern lights" - 30. August 2013 - National Geographics week's best space pictures
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/space-pictures-this-week--mars-mini-eclipse--cosmic-crash/#/3-prod-yourshot-164009-1862211_71024_600x450.jpg
"Northern lights" - 30. August 2013 - National Geographics week's best space pictures
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/space-pictures-this-week--mars-mini-eclipse--cosmic-crash/#/3-prod-yourshot-164009-1862211_71024_600x450.jpg
"Mälestused" - 28. november 2012 - National Geographicu "Päeva tosin"
"Memories" - 28. November 2012 - National Geographics "Daily dozen"
http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/daily-dozen/2012-11-28/
"Memories" - 28. November 2012 - National Geographics "Daily dozen"
http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/daily-dozen/2012-11-28/