Name: Petr Bambousek
Picture title: Invisible Brookesia
Category: Other animals
Nationality: Born in Czech Republic / Living in Czech Republic
Occupation: Full-time freelance photographer
Technical information
Camera: OM System OM-1
Lens: Olympus 8-25mm/4 PRO
EXIF: 1/160 sec at f8 * ISO 500
Accessories: Flash Olympus FL-700WR with diffuser
HIGHLY COMMENDED CATEGORY OTHER ANIMALS
Petr Bambousek | Invisible Brookesia
Name: Petr Bambousek
Picture title: Invisible Brookesia
Category: Other animals
Nationality: Born in Czech Republic / Living in Czech Republic
Occupation: Full-time freelance photographer
Technical information
Camera: OM System OM-1
Lens: Olympus 8-25mm/4 PRO
EXIF: 1/160 sec at f8 * ISO 500
Accessories: Flash Olympus FL-700WR with diffuser
Petr Bambousek says:
During my expedition to Madagascar in 2022, I walked many kilometers through the forest in search of the local unique fauna. Many species use perfect cryptic coloration to survive, so it is advisable to have a good local guide with you. During the walk nearby Andasibe NP he pointed out to me that there was a beautiful specimen of Brookesia superciliaris on the ground ahead. These are tiny lizards that do not exceed 8 cm in length and their coloring blends perfectly with the dry fallen leaves on the ground. It’s so easy to overlook them. I decided to frame the photo in such a way as to accentuate their perfect camouflage with a wider composition including the surrounding foliage. In the picture, the lizard is often not visible at first glance, and its presence is all the more surprising. This exactly reflects my feelings about being in Madagascar, where I had the opportunity to observe many attractive species of animals, yet I am convinced that most remained hidden from my sight. All the more reason to visit this amazing island with endemic but critically endangered fauna.
Petr Bambousek
Czech Republic
Petr focuses exclusively on photography of wildlife and nature. For this purpose, every year he undertakes several expeditions, especially to tropical countries. He tries to bring people closer to the diversity of nature as a whole, so he works on a wide range of subjects from macro to birds to large animals. Clean and imaginative compositions are typical of his work, which has won several international awards in the most prestigious competitions. You can see Peter’s work in several magazines, book publications, and many exhibitions. He also publishes his observations on his website and social media profiles. Every year, he organizes several workshops and photography trips, which help photographers understand the secrets of nature photography.