Cemetery of the Caimans
On the river, the night’s sky is a black vestment. The moon is a new-faced saint. Eyes pulse the dark margins, hundreds of thousands of live caiman rise miraculously from the depths.
(“Cemetery of the Caimans” from Sirens and Seriemas 2015)
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Landscapes
Landscapes are intrinsic for many of my wildlife images; however, in many locations, they are the dominant feature. When traveling to Brazil, Chile, and Iceland, the geography and land forms demand attention since it serves as the backdrop for all the drama.
I found myself doing my best photographic work in the late evening (10-11 p.m.) and super early morning (4 a.m.) while in Iceland since in the summer there is 24 hours of light.
Around 7 a.m. was the best light in Brazil and Chile for landscapes but often the best sightings of jaguars and pumas were recorded in mid-morning. With that in mind, I often have my first camera rigged up for landscapes (wide angle generally) and my other camera (Sony a7riv) with my 200-600 mm Sony telephoto.
