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At first glance, the potter wasp appears to be riding a broomstick.
But this industrious insect isn’t flying back to stir its witch’s cauldron, or playing Quidditch. It’s carrying a caterpillar – prey to feed its young.
It was captured by macro wildlife photographer Bidyut Kalita and was among the ‘highly commended’ entries in this year’s W…Read More -
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One surprising aspect of wildlife photography has always interested me, just as much as capturing the animal itself: telling the story of the natural environment in which the animal lives. I would call it the “Animalscape,” and I see it as a powerful tool in the visual toolbox.https://photographylife.com/animalscape-photography
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
CHALLENGING MOMENTS BEHIND MY CAMERA
Red Crown Cranes – Japan
Nikon D4, Nikon 600mm lens, 1/3200sec, f/8, ISO 500, Manual Mode, Flash did not fire, Tripod was used, Time 13:58.Photographing white birds in snowy conditions presents unique challenges, primarily due to the camera’s tendency to underexpose images with extensive areas of white. It is…Read More
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Some of my images and the story of Kolmaskop.
Africa Namib Desert.In Kolmanskop, the sand-filled buildings of a former diamond mining town attract tourists by the thousands.
Brightly colored wallpaper peeling off the walls, dilapidated houses now inundated in rolling banks of sand … this is Kolmanskop, a ghost town in southern A…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
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From my “Voices in the Wild” collection
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
View the Wildlife Photographer of the Year images from the current and previous years’ competitions. These images were awarded for their artistic composition, technical innovation and truthful interpretation of the natural world. Some stunning images.
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The history of bird photography: What can it teach us?
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Bird photography offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and diversity of avian life in their natural surroundings. These 30 stunning photos showcase birds in their habitats, from vibrant parrots perched on tropical branches to majestic eagles soaring above rugged mountain ranges. Each image…Read More - Load More Posts
About Me

Bruna Mentrup
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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.
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Thanks for sharing, Bruna. It’s always nice to discover another top notch macro photographer.