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The genesis of photography as we now know it was in 1826, when Joseph Nicephore produced the first permanent photograph on a metal plate coated with bitumen. Wildlife photography was born a little later, in the early 186os, when a handful of people began taking pictures of domestic and zoo
animals.
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Lowlight Photography: No matter how good cameras get, it can be very difficult to take high-quality photos in low light! That’s true of every camera, from a cheap phone to a high-end DSLR or mirrorless camera. Simply put, low light photography is hard. However, if you understand how your camera oporates in Manual mode, you will be able to push y…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Renate and Norma were also photographers who were ready to capture the unpredictable behaviour of the same hippo, and I would love to share some of their images with you. If you are a wildlife photographer, having good habits will be vital in capturing beautiful action images, as wildlife and birds are unpredictable, and action happens without…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Matobo National Park – Zimbabwe
Fujifilm X-S10, Fuji XF16-80mm, F-R OIS WR Lens, 1/850sec, F5,6, ISO160, No flashThe Matopos Mountains, 35km south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe, should be on your bucket list as a photographer. Unfortunately, we did not have time to stop long enough for photos; we had to cross the border back into South…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Tip – shooting into the sun
Nikon D5, Nikon 200-500mm lens, 1/800 sec, f,6.3, ISO 250, flash did not fire. It was Captured from an unstable boat on the Chobe River, using a camera bracket.When shooting into the sun, it’s important to get the subject as sharp as possible. This is not easy, as your camera needs light to focus properly.…Read More
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Nikon Z 8 – Full Frame Mirrorless, 45.7 MP | Camera Review
Fellow Nikon Shooters, the time has come to make the inevitable jump from DSLR to mirrorless! Like many others, I have long used the highly regarded D850 and the D5, among other bodies. I have been waiting for Nikon to release a camera that genuinely warrants the expense of transitioning…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Brag File
It’s Friday, and it’s time to share some amasing images captured by our DPC members during our Chobe Safari in Botswana in March this year. We were there for eight days and went out early every morning and every afternoon until we were blessed with the most beautiful sunsets before we returned to our Hotel.
Most of us experienced…Read More1 Comment -
Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Featuring Greg du Toit, Wildlife Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2013:
Image Called: Essence Of ElephantsBeing a true low-light specialist, he takes his camera out when it is nearly dark. He enjoys the blue hues accompanying the twilight hours, called Rayleigh scattering or Blue Hour.
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Creative Wildlife Photography;
There are many ways to create artistic wildlife images. Slowing your shutter speed down opens up a world of creative possibilities. By using Natural light can also be harnessed to produce stunning artistic effects. I’m thrilled to share a few images where I’ve dived into the realm of Photoshop’s brushes. Some of the…Read More2 Comments - Load More Posts
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