Mikhail Yakovlev and the Northern Spirit

In a couple of hours at the Paris Olympics, there will be a race in the sprint discipline at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome. Mikhail Yakovlev, an honorary member of the Street Photography School and a member of the Israeli Olympic team, is competing. We wish Misha good luck and a great performance!

The painting, likely titled "Cat Fight" from the Flemish school, perfectly captures the spirit of competition: just as the cats in the painting fight for their place, so do the cycling schools of the Netherlands and Russia battle for supremacy on the world stage. In both art and sport, technique, strategy, and skill are crucial.

In the foreground of the photo, Mikhail Yakovlev's silhouette is visible, reflecting his deep connection to the world of art and photography. His unique perspective and dedication to capturing the essence of life make him not only a formidable athlete but also a respected artist in his own right.