Original idea and main organizer: Michael Ackzien
Logo creation and information
on "Water, Earth, Air and Fire" and gifs: Eser Dilmen
Cover image: Wolfgang Barth
Text: Fátima Seehagen
Title image and layout: Sylvie D.

26 Authors:
Michael Ackzien, Alec Stewart, Anne Brigaud, Javier Molina B., Thierry Butler, 
Wolfgang Barth, Fátima Seehagen, Waldemar Seehagen, Emmanuel Geitz,
 Rivail ., Renato Pozzoli, Pietro Asproni, Müge Bağcı, Michel Duquesnoy, 
Eser Dilmen, Shivangi M.,  Anahata ., Gamze Altintas, 
Chrysanth von Steinbuechel-Rheinwall, _gute75, Andy Royce,
Diane Quee, Helena Layzu 🙂 BD, Lina Doenmez, Sylvie D., Christian Barthold.

From 16 countries: 
Germany, Scotland, France, United Kingdom, United States of America,
Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, Italy, Chile, Turkey, India,
Spain, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada.
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WATER, AIR, EARTH & FIRE have no boundaries !..

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From Germany
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Michael Ackzien​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
"Und alles Sein ist flammend Leid"

(And all being is flaming, suffering)
Inscription by Franz Marc on the back of "Fate of the Animals.
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From Scotland
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​​​Alec Stewart
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From France
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The theory of the four primitive elements, born in the 5th century century BC, in the mind of the Pre Socratic’s philosophers (Ampedocles), is the beginning of a concept of the word. A mixed of poetry, science and philosophy. Throughout the ages, it has been the root of many interpretations in various domains. This thought belongs nowadays to History : Socratic’s school, alchemy and all forms of Arts (from painters to musicians). Its weight of symbolism is obvious and pregnant. So, I’ve just tried to contribute to this symbolic representation.
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From United Kingdom
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Spirit of winter

"I have followed Alfred Stieglitz's motto: "It is not what I see but how I see it". Post processing is for me essential to give each photo the "how I see it" part of the saying above.” 
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From United States of America
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​​​​​​​Thierry Butler
The power of the flame

Ha, the power of the flame, burning brightly.
Giving light to the darkness.
Handing strength over to the uncertain.
Adding warmth to the cold.
Lending taste when uncooked.
There is power in the fire.
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From Germany
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The carnival fire have a long tradition, have been burning since at least 1850, as in many places in the Markgräflerland, the carnival fire in Lörrach, Stetten, Tüllingen, Tumringen, Haagen, Hauingen and Brombach. The first evidence of this custom even goes back to 1090. On the weekend after the Ash Wednesday, the carnival fire should pass the evil spirits of winter according to the custom. On Saturday, February 17th in Lörrach, Tumringen, Röttelnweiler and Brombach and on Sunday, February 18, February 18 in Stetten and Tülligen, the big fire, which are visible from afar.
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From Brazil
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Listening to fire
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From Brazil
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Manufacturing blown glass. Hard work of an artistic glassmaker.
State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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From Mexico
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Huehueteotl, God of Fire in the Mexica worldview. Digital painting.
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From New Zealand
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Desert
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From Italy
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From France
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Pietro Asproni
"And what lights the sun? Its own fire" Ray Bradbury
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From Turkey
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The Way and Birds

Acrylic and acrylic marker on canvas. 
50x70 cm.
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From Chile
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​​​​​Michel Duquesnoy
Coucher de soleil avec pluie dans les îles Huaitecas.
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From India
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Shivangi M.
In flames we burn the past away,
Ashes dance where shadows play.
Holi begins with fire’s light,
Darkness flees into the night.
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From United Kingdom
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Fire
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From Turkey
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​​​​​​​​​​​​From Germany
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From Spain
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Double fire

CA “El foc té dues cares. Ens pot il·luminar, però també pot destruir. Aquesta dualitat potser li confereix un poder misteriós, estrany, fascinant i peculiar.”

EN “Fire has two faces. It can enlighten us, but it can also destroy. This duality perhaps gives it a mysterious, strange, fascinating and peculiar power.”
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From United States of America
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Fire - The vibrant colors of the full rainbow over lake Washington symbolizes the fiery passion and beauty that nature can display.
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From Australia
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Diane Quee
Australian Bushfire


Fire, a complex natural force, can be our friend and foe. It can be used for specific purposes such as generating heat and warmth, and for cooking. Also, fire can act as a protective shield in certain situations. For example, protecting us against wild, hungry animals while camping.

However, fire can cause massive destruction and loss of life if it is ignited with negative intents such as people starting fires for no good reasons. Mother Nature can also initiate fires when we lease expect it. For example, lightning strikes on dry grass and timber.

As with most things in life, there are positive and negative sides to fire. Handle the fiery beast with care and respect, and it will look after you.
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From Bangladesh
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From Germany
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"Keep little fire burning"
Acrylic painting on canvas, 2025
By Lina Doenmez
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From Canada
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​​​​​​Sylvie D.
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​​​​​​​From Germany 
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From all of us

Thank you a MILLION times!​​​​​​​
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