Paths less trodden,
perspectives less seen.
Driven by a pursuit to capture the power, beauty, and magic of the world around us, and to share the scene through the lens with you.
About
Veno Thayaparan is a landscape, wildlife, and cityscape photographer based in Surrey, England. He creates finely detailed prints that focus on quiet moments, dramatic light, and the sense of stillness that can be found in both wild and urban places.
“Every photograph at Summit and Shadow begins long before I press the shutter. I research remote locations, track weather and light, and wait for the moment when composition, atmosphere, and story all line up. My aim is not just to show a landscape or a scene, but to let you feel what it was like to stand there – in sandstorms, Arctic winds, or bathing in alpenglow at altitude. I make images to be lived with, not scrolled past: detailed prints that reward slowing down and bring distant summits and shadows into everyday spaces.
Artist statement
Alongside grand landscapes, I’m drawn to wildlife in their own worlds. My aim is to photograph animals behaving naturally – their curiosity, tension, grace, and power – without disturbing or staging their lives. I spend time learning their habits and waiting quietly so that any emotion you see in a frame was already there, not created for the camera. These images are an invitation to pause with these creatures for a moment and feel a genuine connection with them.
In my cityscapes, I’m looking for the quiet moments inside places that are usually rushed through. I’m drawn to pockets of stillness, unusual vantage points, and small details that say more about a city than its postcards do. Rather than chasing crowds and landmarks, I try to pause time for a second – to capture the light, structure, and rhythm that give each city its own character. The aim is to reveal a more contemplative side of urban life, so the viewer can feel the essence of the place rather than just recognise it.
Across all of this work, my hope is simple: that these images encourage people to slow down, look a little longer, and feel inspired to explore – whether that means travelling further, noticing more in familiar places, or seeking out paths that are less often taken.”
