we love swedish kick-ass photographer oskar kihlborg

The subject matter of Oskar Kihlborg’s photography often changes,
but his lens is always focused with the same intent.

Whether it was the shots he took 8,850 metres above the sea from the summit
of Mount Everest in 1990, or those from a deep sea wreckage 40 metres beneath
the ocean, or even the snaps taken while clinging to his yacht’s rail during 85 knot
gusts in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Oskar has always maintained, “Quality
is the most important thing.”

He constantly seeks better angles, sharper colours and different shadows in an
effort to make his pictures come to life and stir emotions in those perusing them.

It has been a learning process since he hopped on his bike in 1992, cycling from
Rome to Stockholm, flashing his camera at the sights he passed along the way.
He continued shooting onboard Nicorette during their successful assault on the
world transatlantic record in 1997, through to his roles as official photographer
for Victory Challenge in the America’s Cup, Team SEB in the Volvo Ocean Race
2001-02,the entire Volvo Ocean Race in 2005-06 and team photographer for
Ericsson Racing Team in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09.

The freezing cold conditions of the Volvo Baltic Race during 2003 and 2004 didn’t
compare to those found on Everest, but his emphasis on quality was the same.

found on kihlborg.se