My name is Duarte, I'm 14 years old, and I live on Baleal Island, a small place off the coast of Portugal surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Growing up on an island shaped how I see the world.
From a young age, I loved photography. I used to ask my mother to borrow her phone to take pictures. It started as fun, but became a way to express myself and share my view. Whether it’s light on waves, a surfer’s motion, or details on a shell, I see stories everywhere.
I’m always near the sea. I surf whenever I can — it’s one of my biggest passions. I also do SUP , which gives me a calmer view of the ocean. Spearfishing teaches me patience and respect for the marine world. Being underwater inspires me to capture hidden beauty.
Every day, I discover something new — a color in the sky or a way to connect with nature. That drives me to create. I hope my photos show the freedom of the ocean, the power of nature, and the peace of island life.
My name is Duarte, I'm 14 years old, and I live on Baleal Island, a small place off the coast of Portugal surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Growing up on an island shaped how I see the world.
From a young age, I loved photography. I used to ask my mother to borrow her phone to take pictures. It started as fun, but became a way to express myself and share my view. Whether it’s light on waves, a surfer’s motion, or details on a shell, I see stories everywhere.
I’m always near the sea. I surf whenever I can — it’s one of my biggest passions. I also do SUP , which gives me a calmer view of the ocean. Spearfishing teaches me patience and respect for the marine world. Being underwater inspires me to capture hidden beauty.
Every day, I discover something new — a color in the sky or a way to connect with nature. That drives me to create. I hope my photos show the freedom of the ocean, the power of nature, and the peace of island life.
