A frosty mirror image from Santa Croce Lake , Italy , scoop up the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People ’s Choice Award 2021 organized by the Natural History Museum , London . Captured by photographer Cristiano Vendramin , the shot is dedicated to his earnest supporter who once loved the lake . " I want to think he made me feel this feeling that I ’ll never forget , ” Vendraminsaid . “ For this reason , this photograph is dedicated to him . ”
We talk with Vendramin to find out more about his winning exposure and his point for nature photography .
What do you do ?
I am a lawyer and I contend with civil law .
What did it take to achieve this shot ?
It took eld of passion and commitment to photography to get to this trophy . I have lost count of the amount of fourth dimension I have been to the lake to take pictures . Obviously , the people ’s right to vote was also critical .
Can you say us about the story behind your photo ?
I can say that Santa Croce lake was one of my lensman friend Bruno De Lorenzo ’s favored localization . Bruno , who unfortunately passed away in 2018 , had always pointed out the photographic potential difference of this area . The award exposure was charter on December 8 , Feast of the Immaculate Conception , And I can secure that I have never seen such an sinful situation before . For me , it ’s all connected .
Any funny stories from snap out in the wilderness ?
I commemorate once I want to photograph a canyon that is accessible only in wintertime : it was necessary to walk on a frozen stream . Unfortunately , after a few hours of photography , the ice give out and I strike a nice frosty tub .
What do you never result the house without ?
At a photographic floor , I would say that I never forget from home the tripod , which help me a lot in write my picture taking .
What ’s one art object of advice you ’d give to someone want to get into wildlife picture taking ?
First of all , I would advise to stay outdoors as much clock time as possible and to be respectful of nature . Then , it is also necessary to study and read up on what surrounds us and what could be interesting at a photographic level .
you’re able to see the other achiever from the People ’s Choice Awardhere , and see some of the win shots from the Wildlife Photographer of the year exhibitionhere .
