Archive for October, 2009

Lagoa Misteriosa

Lagoa Misteriosa

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 [...]

Avistar Tales Part 2

Avistar Tales Part 2

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 [...]

Photographing Harpy Eagles in Brazil

Photographing Harpy Eagles in Brazil

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, [...]

 
Avistar tales part 1

Avistar tales part 1

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 [...]