Artborghi
I am an Italian free-lance photographer based in Zurich, Switzerland.
I collaborate with:
National Geographic Traveler Russia
Consulate of Russia in Zurich
Matrjoschka Educational Center Switzerland
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Artborghi: Lorenzo Borghi Photography
http://artborghi.wordpress.com/
I am an Italian free-lance photographer based in Zurich, Switzerland.
I collaborate with:
National Geographic Traveler Russia
Consulate of Russia in Zurich
Matrjoschka Educational Center Switzerland
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1291 )
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Teahupo‘o, Were French Olympics Play Surf
In 2024, Olympic competitions will be opened in France. The village of Teahupo‘o in Tahiti will be the surfing location for the Paris Olympics. Read more
Posted on 15 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What’s on in Papeete
When sports at Tuaro Maohi are over, it’s time for a stroll through everyday life in Tahiti capital city. What’s on in Papeete? Read more
Posted on 13 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Return to the Spear Age
Back to Tahiti after the trip to Moorea, back to Tuaro Maohi traditional sports Today is spear competition, or better, speared coconut competition at Tuaro... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Allons Enfants De La Patrie a Tahiti!
While waiting for the ferry to Moorea on the 14th of July, words sung by hundreds of men suddenly entered the harbor Allons enfants de la Patrie / Le jour de... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Keep Moorea Always on Your Mind
From Papeete, Moorea stares at you every morning and is a reference point in the endless Pacific Ocean. Moorea calls every visitor in Tahiti for a trip.... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Lift It If You Can
Stone lifting, volcanic stone lifting, is a traditional, widespread sport across the Pacific. Volcanic stones are property of each village, their are brought... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Another Portion of Fruits, Quick!
Not only men run for fruits at Tuaro Maohi. At the ancient sound of a buccina shell, the race of women fruit carrier starts. The unbearable heat can transform... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Catch the Fight
Is wrestling a traditional Polynesian sport? Is it historic truth that Polynesian tribes left their leaders fighting to end a war? Read more
Posted on 29 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Heiva Nights: Dancing the Myth
Heiva dances color Tahiti winter for three consecutive nights. Narration of myths and considerations on past and present Polynesian society are on stage. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
It’s War!
Traditional dances are performed between sport event, Maori war dances are among the most impressive. Out of the blue, Maori men and women shout, push their eye... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Dangerous Hug
Back to Papeeete, Tuaro Maohi games entered new phases of competition Who will be the fastest palm tree climber, today? All but one palm at the climbing arena... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
On the Road to the Rock of Displacement
A long off-road path brought us to the center of Tahiti’s caldera, to the Rock of Displacement. The path was cut 12 times by the river, no road bridges. Read more
Posted on 20 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Moana’s Ritual
We got invited to visit Tahiti sacred sites. Two dozens of students from Hawaii join our reportage group to perform the Ritual of Fire in the central caldera... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Coconut Split
Second day at Tuaro Maohi games: it is time for coconut splits. Coconut de-husking is a long lived sport across whole Polynesia and Pacific Ocean High mana... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Would You Mind Bringing the Fruit? And Quick!
I would mind, if it weighted 50 Kg and I had to run with it for 2 km. Fruit carrying is one of the sports played at the Polynesian Olympic games “Tuaro Maohi”. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
With Wet Ankles in Big Moana
Big Moana and Va’a (Polynesian canoes) gave the adventure to the populations living nowadays in the Pacific Ocean. Out of Taiwan, they discovered and colonized... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dots in the Ocean
If you look for Tahiti, or Moorea, or Huahine islands on a map, you need sharp eyes to spot anything else than water. The Pacific Ocean (Moana in Tahitian) is... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
French Polynesia: My Displacement in Time
This summer I was invited by my friends from Ile-du-Monde, a UNESCO accredited team, to visit French Polynesia and document its traditional sport events. Read more
Posted on 06 September 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Night (bike)rider
A bike tour with hand held Sigma 14 mm 1:1.8 (1.2 Kg) mounted on a D850 (1 Kg). Sport and photography together for a night. Landesmuseum Zurich Europaallee... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY -
German Feathered
Ardea cinerea Anas platyrhynchos with chicks Aix galericulata Gallinula chloropus This and more at NABU Bodensee, Germany The post German feathered appeared... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2023 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY