Name: Richard Guijt
Picture title: Deer in golden Light
Category: Lage Landen
Nationality: The Netherlands
Occupation: I have a full-time job as application specialist at a company that develops solutions and consumables for medical professionals to make more accurate diagnoses so patients can receive the most effective therapies.
Technical information
Camera: Nikon Z9
Lens: Z70-200 f/2.8
EXIF: 1/5000 at f/2.8 (-2.67 EV) ISO64
Accesories: No accessories, hand held
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Richard Guijt | Deer in golden Light
Name: Richard Guijt
Picture title: Deer in golden light
Category: Lage Landen
Nationality: The Netherlands
Occupation: I have a full-time job as application specialist at a company that develops solutions and consumables for medical professionals to make more accurate diagnoses so patients can receive the most effective therapies.
Technical information
Camera: Nikon Z9
Lens: Z70-200 f/2.8
EXIF: 1/5000 at f/2.8 (-2.67 EV) ISO64
Accesories: No accessories, hand held
Richard Guijt says:
The Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, a nature reserve in the Netherlands, plays a vital role in purifying drinking water for the city of Amsterdam. This unique area is also home to a thriving population of European fallow deer (Dama dama). Living near this reserve allows me to visit frequently and explore its natural beauty.
On this particular morning, the reserve was shrouded in a hazy atmosphere, especially around the many small canals that wind through the landscape. As I wandered the area in search of subjects, I noticed a fallow deer standing still atop a dune. The deer’s motionless posture, combined with the misty surroundings, created a striking scene.
Carefully, I positioned myself to frame the deer without any visual distractions. At the same time, I aligned my shot to block the sun and diffract its light, enhancing the dreamy quality of the moment. The result was a serene image that encapsulates the tranquil beauty of this special reserve.
Richard Guijt
The Netherlands
Richard Guijt is a wildlife photographer, who bought his first camera for his honeymoon to South Africa in 2010. This was his introduction to the African wildlife and the landscapes these animals live in.
When back home, the photos he took didn’t do justice to the memories he had from the beautiful animals and landscapes. That’s when he started to invest a lot of time in self-studying about photography and wildlife.
Since his visit to South Africa he has been affected by the Africa- / photography “virus”. His travels have taken him to multiple countries on the African continent, with a handful of trips to Asia. Besides photographing exotic wildlife on remote locations, he also likes to spend time in nature in close proximity to his home town.
Through his photos he would like to share the beauty of nature, as he sees it, with the world. His photos have been used for wildlife conservation.