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3 4 MGOFORURWNIALTNLADAIANS: S. Burrard-Lucas opposite: Baby Gorilla of Sabinyo Group “As this baby slid down a grassy bank, I composed the image including the landscape background to convey the steep
T he landscape of the Virungas is noted for its deep valleys and is covered by a blanket of thick, impenetrable jungle. The steep, muddy
F or an hour we followed the troop across the steep hills and eucalyptus groves. It was amazing how quickly they covered the dif
The Sabinyo Group “The Sabinyo group wanders up a steep hillside outside the park, passing through the terraced fields. The dominant male is clearly visible by the grey saddle adorning his back. Trai
O n our second day I was disappointed to see that the shroud of mist had descended even furth
11 W e pursued the gorillas as they wandered through the forest, stooping low to avoid branches and vines. Aft
Tips PHOTO &Tricks BY ALEX SNYDER Age 20 Anthony Cangemi BASIC DEFINITIONS: FOCAL LENGTH: The distance, measured in millimeters (mm), from the
TELEPHOTO LENS: Wildlife is fun to photograph, but some species, like grizzly bears, are too dangerous to approach with a short focal length lens and still achieve a full-frame image. Telephoto len
C L O S E 2 HOME Gabby Salazar Ever since I can remember, I have helped my mother
F IRST, I evaluated the food sources in my yard that wildlife might eat. Natural food sources include nuts, seeds, fruits and berries, nectar, a
juncos—species that don't usually come to feeders—will show up for this tasty treat. This feed is slightly more expensive, but the advantage is that it creates no mess. In my other bird feeder, I use
protection for many critters such as spiders, pill bugs, ants, lizards, and small snakes. I created a rock border around some of the flower beds and several rock piles. Though I have many natural
Above: My Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Durham, NC, USA TAKE low in some macro nutrients essential for plant growth, so I plan to work in some humus a
MASTERS in the making: Masters in the Making is a showcase of young, talented shooters from all over the world. In this issue, take a closer look at colorful plants with Annabelle Schossig. She is
an n a b e l l e s chossig Age: 17 Hometown: Nevada City, California, USA School: Forest Charter High School Interests: Art and Photography “I fel
a s RedTulip Bulb GrassValley, California, USA “I like photographing flowers right before the sun sets.The light is perfect
Green Seeds GrassValley, California, USA “Our meadow changes seasonally;
Spend some time outside with your camera searching for patterns. You might find them in the sand, on a leaf, in the bark of a tree, or in a bird's feathers. Take a photograph and upload it
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