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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Continuation: Capturing Wildlife In Low Light
“Evening Calls” (Red-Crowned Crains) Japan-Hokkaido1/2500sec – f/5,6 – ISO 8000 – Nikon D4 – Nikon 600mm f/4 Lens – Camera Support – Flash did not fire – Manual Mode
I captured this image just before sunset. Due to the freezing temperature, light becomes cold and very dark grey and flat at sunset; however, if you wait until the sun is low enough, the sky lights up with a cold blue mixed with a warm orange colour. This magical display only lasts for a few seconds. If it weren’t for the fact that I know how my camera operates and how far I can push my luck in different light situations, I wouldn’t have gotten a shot!! Limited visible noise with an ISO of 8000! Bingo
Bruna Mentrup
TUTOR
I started my wildlife photography journey with nothing but a passion for capturing what I had seen unfold before me for years.
Determined I could achieve that, I set out with the most basic equipment, and eventually, my efforts were rewarded.
I, fortunately, love travel and being in my own company, so I spend months on the road in perfect partnership with the animals, great light, and the landscape. My confidence grew, and my images started to speak for themselves; so did my range of equipment, as did the awards.
My proudest moment was being made a Licentiate by the Photography Society of South Africa. I take so much pride in the steps I have taken, and it gives me such joy to see my work in magazines and hanging on walls of game lodges across Africa.
My philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills in photography. Still, you need heart, passion and a deep connection with what is around you to capture the finest of what Mother Nature has on offer.
