Ocean Conservancy’s Post

What do you see when you look at this photo? And no, it’s not me in the morning🙄😒 The image appears to show an enormous, scary face suddenly emerging from the ocean. But what you're actually looking at is a stargazer fish that has buried itself in the sandy floor of the Mediterranean. The photo was taken by Pietro Formis from Italy and is among several to be highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Atlantic Stargazer fish, whose Latin name is Uranoscopus scaber, are so called because their eyes stick upwards. They are also predators, and in order to catch their prey they hide under sand with only their eyes and mouth visible - that's what you can see in Mr Formis' photo. "To me, it looks like a voodoo mask or a human face and those are species that I like most, the species that have a human-like face, with big eyes and big mouth. It's a beautiful animal," Mr Formis said. For more incredible wildlife photography like this, check out the @BBC News article below:  https://lnkd.in/eYRNwske #sustainability #retail #supplychain

Watching redwings eating berries is a lovely experience…watching them eating a worm, not so much! 🤢  So, why am I sharing this, erm, lovely image? Well, portrait images are bread and butter for a wildlife photographer - there is a reason why the portrait category is usually the most popular in wildlife photography competitions. But, more often than not, our aim is to capture the unique behaviours of the species we have chosen to point our lens at. Not only can images of these moments reveal fascinating insights into the lives of the animals, but they also demonstrate that our subjects are relaxed enough around us to behave naturally in our presence. However, as an amateur wildlife photographer, you might struggle to have enough time with a subject to witness these behaviours. Well, there is one activity that all animals need to do - fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and everything has to eat. In my latest blog, I explain what you should look out for to increase your chances of photographing feeding time for your local wildlife: https://lnkd.in/eaz-Fezg #WildlifePhotography #WildlifePhotographer #NatureWriting #NatureWriter #Blogger #AmWriting #Photography

No control over: Lighting Behaviour Weather How do pro wildlife photographers do it? As part of the Canon Learning Series, we asked wildlife pro, and Canon Ambassador Radomir Jakubowski for his top tips. https://lnkd.in/e4wfJFYG

🦓 Untamed beauty through your lens. LensProWork, the wildlife showcase. Join the global community. Every click, a wild tale. #PhotographyMagic, #CaptureTheMoment, #VisualStorytelling, #PicturePerfect, #MemoriesInFocus, #ExploreWithLensProWork, #CreativeCapture, #InstaPhotographers, #TravelPhotography, #DreamExploreCapture, #ArtOfVisuals, #UnforgettableMemories, #ProfessionalPhotography, #VisualEscape, #LifeThroughALens, #PhotographyInspiration

🦓 Untamed beauty through your lens. LensProWork, the wildlife showcase. Join the global community. Every click, a wild tale. #PhotographyMagic, #CaptureTheMoment, #VisualStorytelling, #PicturePerfect, #MemoriesInFocus, #ExploreWithLensProWork, #CreativeCapture, #InstaPhotographers, #TravelPhotography, #DreamExploreCapture, #ArtOfVisuals, #UnforgettableMemories, #ProfessionalPhotography, #VisualEscape, #LifeThroughALens, #PhotographyInspiration

Wow, nature; You are simply mesmerising....and from a neuroscience point of view, you rejuvenate the mind too. No wonder I feel so refreshed after watching this. Being present with nature, is a simple way to mentally get a brain boost. The science: Research on attention restoration theory (ART) shows that exposure to nature, enhances mindfulness, and this improves attention and cognitive function. Attention and cognitive processes release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and acetylcholine. The study by Rachel and Stephen Kaplan, titled "The Restorative Benefits of Nature: Toward an Integrative Framework" (1989) is a seminal work.

This #WorldMangrovesDay, we're sharing valuable insights from our success story - WWF-Pakistan's mangrove plantations. 🌱 🌿 Learn how fixed-point photography is proving to be a powerful tool in our conservation arsenal, providing cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and valuable data to refine our approach. Click the link to read the full article and be part of the journey to safeguard mangrove ecosystems and their invaluable services. https://lnkd.in/dQzey26B

🦓 Untamed beauty through your lens. LensProWork, the wildlife showcase. Join the global community. Every click, a wild tale. #PhotographyMagic, #CaptureTheMoment, #VisualStorytelling, #PicturePerfect, #MemoriesInFocus, #ExploreWithLensProWork, #CreativeCapture, #InstaPhotographers, #TravelPhotography, #DreamExploreCapture, #ArtOfVisuals, #UnforgettableMemories, #ProfessionalPhotography, #VisualEscape, #LifeThroughALens, #PhotographyInspiration

In my opinion, an image that should go down in history as one of the most powerful reminders of #globalwarming, and that we must do all we can to save our planet. #photography #wildlifephotography #environmentalimpact

My colleagues are organizing an awesome Photo Contest! Please share! The INTERNATIONAL BIRD RINGING PHOTO CONTEST is a nature photography contest organized by the Ringing Scheme of the Aranzadi Sciences Society. The aim of this contest is the divulgation of the the mission, vision and values associated with the scientific ringing of birds, in favor of the research and conservation of this group of living beings. We look for high quality photographs, both technically and aesthetically, of wild, non-captive bird species, tagged with any type of individual identification mark (metal, color or Darvic ring, collar, wing band, etc.) or tracking device (GPS, radio transmitter, etc.). Birds that, through these brands, tell us a story of monitoring and conservation. Birds, in short, that illustrate the why of bird ringing. #photography #photocontest #birdringing #birdconservation