Archive for October, 2009
Even though I have been going to Bonito since 1999, I never had the chance to dive at one of its premier diving spots: the Lagoa Misteriosa (or “Misterious Lake” ,that actually is located at the neighboring city of Jardim). In early June, myself and two other Norwegian photographers got a special permission to dive [...]
Underwater | October 18, 2009 | 0 comments
This year I managed to achieve better results at the Avistar photo contest. One of my photos ended in first place at the “best record” category and another one in third place at the “best photo” category. I took the picture below during a short trip to Fazenda Barra Mansa in south Pantanal. The lodge [...]
Nature | October 18, 2009 | 1 comment
The Harpy Eagle is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the Americas. Too see and photograph one of these animals in a natural habitat is a fantastic experience. They are not easy to find since they need big patches of preserved tropical forest for its survival. To increase the chances of seeing one, [...]
Nature | October 18, 2009 | 0 comments
Avistar is a birdwatching fair held once a year in São Paulo. Along with the fair, Banco Itaú sponsors a bird photo contest that quickly became the most important bird photo competition in Brazil, as it gives away good prizes and attracts a lot of photographers. In the first time I entered the contest I [...]
Nature | October 18, 2009 | 0 comments