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Name: Yaron Schmid
Picture title: Curious Neighbors
Category: People’s Choice
Nationality: Originally from Israel, currently residing in the USA
Occupation: I am a veterinarian, wildlife photographer and a safari tour-leader
Technical information
Camera: Nikon D5
Lens: Nikor 200-400 f 4 lens
EXIF: f 13, 1/320, ISO 2200, 400mm
Accessories: Just a beanbag on the car’s window
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Yaron Schmid | Curious Neighbors
Name: Yaron Schmide
Picture title: Curious Neighbors
Category: People’s Choice
Nationality: Originally from Israel, currently residing in the USA
Occupation: I am a veterinarian, wildlife photographer and a safari tour-leader
Technical information
Camera: Nikon D5
Lens: Nikor 200-400 f 4 lens
EXIF: f 13, 1/320, ISO 2200, 400mm
Accessories: Just a beanbag on the car’s window
Yaron says:
Giraffes have amazing eyesight, and being tall is definitely an advantage. Add to that their curious nature, and you got yourself one of the best spotters in the bush. When they see a cat, they will often stop what they do, and stare in the cat’s direction. Often they will, against what most will imagine, start walking towards the cat, getting very close to it at times, to show the cat that they’ve seen it. So when our guide saw a herd of giraffes standing and staring in the same direction, he knew that there must be a cat in the area. All we had to do was drive towards the giraffes, look in the direction they were all looking, and spot the lioness…
Yaron Schmid
USA
Award winning wildlife photographer, safari leader, veterinarian and conservationist. As a veterinarian, Yaron offers a special look into the eyes and souls of the animals he photographs. His ability to read and anticipate animal behavior allows him to catch “special moments” and give you a glimpse into their rich emotional lives and unique personalities. Yaron leads African safaris, and specializes in East Africa. His guests get to experience Africa in a special and intimate way, mostly away from the crowds. His knowledge of animal behavior and the African wildlife, together with great spotting ability, makes a safari with him a rich and rewarding experience. Yaron’s work has been featured by National Geographic, BBC, Discovery and more.