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Hard corals, Acropora sp., grow on a shallow reef. The corals provide habitat for small reef fishes. Dayang Island, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
A soft coral colony, Dendronephthya sp., grows on a shallow reef along the edge of a channel where currents bring planktonic food. Alyui Bay, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
No matter how long Anita and I have been out adventuring and photo taking together (about 7 yrs now!) we are still able to find some pretty cool and new to us places to visit. This wet lands park is just a short ride south of Staunton Virginia (USA). It's small but very bio diverse. A nice mile long trail wanders around it, into the wooded areas and out into an amazing sun lit and wild flower filled meadow while another trail climbs a hill ... Anita took this one, I did not. I was too busy chasing butterflies in the open meadow section! She went twice around the trail while I was doing this. LOL We look forward to visiting here again, perhaps in the different seasons. :)
In the lush cloud forests of La Florida El Bosque de las Aves, the Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster) presented itself, a subject as challenging as it was alluring. The contrasts and textures of its habitat provided a rich tapestry against which the deep blues and vibrant yellows of its plumage could sing. Capturing this image was a lesson in patience and the subtle art of lighting; the understory's diffused light offered a natural softbox, but capturing the bird's true colors against the variegated greens required careful exposure adjustments and a keen eye for detail.
From a technical standpoint, the shot demanded a fast shutter speed to freeze the Euphonia's sudden movements, a wide aperture to ensure a smooth background, and a low ISO to maintain the image's clarity. This photograph stands as a reminder of the photographer's dual role as both artist and documentarian—a curator of nature's fleeting moments, and a conservator of the stories that unfold in the wild. It’s these stories, told through the dance of shadow and color, that continue to drive my passion for avian photography and conservation.
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El Río Amazonas y la selva amazónica vista desde el aire
