I took this photo in Siberia while on the road for the book Birth-Day. That book was about the meaning of being born in a certain place on this planet. Outside it was - 38° C when I saw these people swimming in a warm bath. Instant happiness.

Lieve Blancquaert is a photographer and documentary maker based in Ghent, Belgium.

Since 1985 she has been working as a freelance photographer for various purposes. Today, in addition to being a photographer, she is also a TV maker. Stories are as important as the image.

www.lieveblancquaert.be @lieve_blancquaert

• Edition of 5

• Printed on Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster, with archival quality

• 21.0 x 29.7 cm with white border as seen in preview