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Hispaniolan Green Anole by Claudio Bacinello
While documenting birdlife in a lush tropical environment, the photographer encountered this Hispaniolan Green Anole. Captivated by the vibrant monochromatic green-on-green palette, the photographer carefully positioned the subject against a lighter patch of vegetation to create a soft, complementary backdrop. Despite lacking a dedicated macro lens, the photographer utilized a 200mm focal length to capture the lizard's intricate details, relying on post-processing to refine the composition. This image is award-worthy for its masterful use of natural color harmony and the photographer's ability to adapt technical limitations into a striking, intimate wildlife portrait.
Nikon D2Xs with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/160sec @ f/8 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 200mm
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Claudio Bacinello
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Born in Italy, Claudio now lives in Thornhill, Canada where he exercises his passion for photography. Over a career spanning three decades Claudio has delved into a number of photographic disciplines including: weddings, portraits, product, corporate and stock. His current focus is on travel, wildlife, nature and adding to his extensive stock library. He continues to travel the world in search of subjects and stories with a particular affection for Africa and South America. His work has been published globally and, in addition, is available as fine art images for private and corporate dΓ©cor.
Camera Gear: Nikon D4, Nikon D850, and Nikon D500
Lenses: Nikon 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye, Nikon 14mm f/2.8, Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8, Nikon 28mm f/1.8, Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6, Nikon 50mm f/1.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8, Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro, Nikon 135mm f/2 DC, Nikon 200mm f/4 Micro, Nikon 200-400mm f/4, Nikon 300mm f/4 PF, Lensbaby Sweet 35, Lensbaby Edge 80
Lighting: Nikon SB800 x2, Nikon SB950, Elinchrom ELB400, Speedotron 800
Tripods: Manfrotto 058 Professional, Induro CT414, Manfrotto 190MF4, Leitz Tiltall, Gitzo GM2541 Monopod
Heads: Manfrotto 029 Professional, Acratech GP, ProMediaGear BH1, JOBU Pro 4 Gimbal
Current Location: Thornhill, Canada
Website: http://photographicvisions.ca/
Gallery: http://claudio-bacinello.artistwebsites.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhotoVisionsCA/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbacinello
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbacinello/
Best Achievements & Exhibitions:
3rd Place | Photo of the Month | 79th Month
2nd Place | Photo of the Month | 78th Month
1st Place | Photo of the Month | 74th Month
1st Place | Photo of the Month | 73rd Month
1st Place | Photo of the Month | 67th Month
1st Place | Photo of the Month | 37th Month
United Nations Environment Program Special Prize for Digital Photography (2000)
Invited to exhibit at the Berlin Biennial of Contemporary and Documentary Photography (2016)
Work currently exhibited at Norman Felix Gallery, Toronto, Canada.
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