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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Kolmanskop is a famous ghost town in the Namib Desert of southern Namibia that rose to prominence during a 1908 diamond rush and was eventually reclaimed by the desert.
The Diamond Discovery (1908)
The town’s story began when Zacharias Lewala, a railway worker, found a “shiny stone” while shoveling sand off the tracks near Lüderitz. He gave…Read More -
Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Photographing wildlife is much more than just capturing the subject, no matter how spectacular it may be. What follows is a reflection on how a single quote from a master photographer, along with studying his work, shaped approaches to photography and to nature.
The Revelation
Often, photographers are busy on purely technical topics:…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Prasenjeet Yadav captured this image of a tiger chewing on a cow carcass in Chandrapur, India, where there is a growing tiger population. This image appeared in the September 2025 story “The Curious Case of the Tigers Who Changed Their Stripes,” written by Yadav.
The story “The Curious Case of the Tigers Who Changed Their Stripes” in the September…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
As we say goodbye to 2025, we leave behind memories, lessons,
& moments that shaped us. With open hearts and hopeful smiles,
we welcome 2026 — a brand-new chapter filled with
fresh dreams, new opportunities, and endless possibilities.
May the year bring happiness, peace, success, & moments worth
remembering. Cheers to new beginnings a…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
A wildlife photography checklist is important for ensuring readiness and ethical practices, allowing photographers to focus on capturing fleeting moments rather than worrying about forgotten details. The dynamic and unpredictable nature of wildlife means that every second counts, and a pre-shoot checklist helps.
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
No matter how good you are at photography, you should never stop learning.
So why learn photography? To capture memories, to expand your perceptions of the world, to honour your creative vision, to become fully present, to participate in a wonderful lifelong hobby, and to more fully appreciate and enjoy your journey through life.
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
#Wildlife Photography
In wildlife photography and filmmaking, patience is everything. 🌌 Every journey into the wild starts with hope – the hope to witness something extraordinary and to capture a moment that tells a story. But more often than usual, we return home with nothing. No photos, no f…Read More
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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.
