Trent University Student Zach Baranowski Has Instagram Account With 10,000+ Fans

Zach Baranowski

Zach Baranowski, a 4th year Geography student at Trent University, has a hit Instagram account that has accumulated 10,500 fans since launching in Summer 2015.

Baranowski, a self-taught photographer, has a passion for the outdoors, the environment and promoting conservation which is displayed in his stunning photography of Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

"I attempt to inspire others to not only get active and outdoors but to fully appreciate and respect the wild world around them," Zach tells PTBOCanada of the photography on his Instagram account.

Train bridge hammock, photo by Zach Baranowski

"My motivation to create things came from my Dad who was always making things with his hands, building things, and taking photos both digital and on film," Zach says.

Warsaw Caves cracks, by Zach Baranowski

Zach tells PTBOCanada that he believes photography is a great instrument to effect positive change:

"Looking at photographers such as Ansel Adams, Paul Nicklen and Chris Burkard, I saw how photography could be a powerful tool to create change. I had always been amazed by this planet, and with how a single photo could share a moment or experience, tell a story, or inspire an idea. I wanted to share this with others."

Biking at Harold Town conservation area, photo by Zach Baranowski

Zach gets thousands of likes on his Instagram posts, and says the social media platform has been great for his work as it helps him connect with thousands of like-minded people who share his message.

Getting a great capture doesn't always mean travelling a great distance sometimes you can find it literally in your backyard. I almost missed this amazing sunset last night but when I took a glance out my window I rushed outside just in time.

See this Instagram photo by @zbaranowskiphotography * 1,289 likes

Generally a good amount of planning goes into a lot of my photos and trips, but this spontaneous late night camping trip a couple weeks ago was a nice mid-week break #arcteryxyorkdale

See this Instagram photo by @zbaranowskiphotography * 1,549 likes

"The landscape of Peterborough and the Kawarthas and its surrounding area has always amazed me both as a photographer and a geographer," he says.

Zach loves all the hiking trails and conservation areas in the Kawarthas, but a favourite is the Warsaw Caves area, which provides dramatic landscapes...

photo by Zach Baranowski

photo by Zach Baranowski

photo by Zach Baranowski

Naturally, being a Trent student, he also posts beautiful pictures of the campus...

photo by Zach Baranowski

photo by Zach Baranowski

Follow him on Instagram to view more of Zach's awesome photos.

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