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Snow Fuss (Whooper Swans)
Continuation: Capture Wildlife In Low Light1/250sec – f/8 – ISO 100 – Flash Fired – Ground Pod Camera Support – Nikon D4 – Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens
I captured this image during my trip to Japan at Lake Kussharo.
We arrived in Kussharo late afternoon; temperatures dropped from -17° to -23° during the evening. The following day, I packed my gear to photograph the swans at Lake Kussharo. My visit was during winter, and snow covered everything around me. It was snowing with a mighty wind blowing, which meant the temperature had dropped to -30° (wind factor). Due to the horrific weather conditions and thick snow, I took what was necessary to keep my camera bag light.
I took the shot from a low angle and used a Ground Pod for camera support, which I placed inside the water, obviously with the gear outside the water and triggered my flash with a remote.
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Thank you so much, Maria, one of the most challenging shots. The weather conditions were a nightmare! The fact that I had to put my camera in the water added to my stress levels.
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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.
This photo to me is special.