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ur true art and virtuosity as photographers lays in conveying that which we see beyond the image itself, and not simply what light and speed can give us through our lenses. A symphony of color, texture, shadow, movement, light, or stillness, is what produces what we truly seek to capture and convey.

An image is nothing other than a translation of the experiences we wish to share from our very own perspective as photographers. This undoubtedly applies to any type of photography; and those of us who are lucky to have discovered the endless beauty of our natural surroundings, would love nothing other than to reproduce each pounding heartbeat we live when finding an animal in its natural habitat, or the feeling of breathlessness when the sun hits a magical scene as a perfect natural “spotlight”.

COVER PHOTO: A magical combination of textures that create mysticism and a dash of shocking color caught my attention immediately.

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Mahwish Razzaq Qurat Ul Ain All contents in the magazine are protected by copyright. Contents of this magazine can not be copied, published without permission of the magazine contributers. The personal views of the authors

Continue doing your magic, people. What you are doing has a positive snowball effect you may not have been aware of, but you give people smiles, moments, a reason for admiring this earth, hence a reason for protecting it.

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Blessed. That’s the word that comes to mind when shooting out in the field and when experiencing mesmerizing photos from my fellow “moment seekers”. We are blessed. We actually got it! We got how incredibly rich this world is in experiences, we got the magic there is out there in things maybe completely disregarded by others, and furthermore, we sought the chance to share it, creating moments for others, and even better, awareness of our surroundings, hopefully resulting in the desperately needed care this world needs to not lose it all, at the blink of an eye.

So, do as we all must in learning the technicality of it all, how to play with all the necessary elements to capture the right image, to then go back to basics and simply let your instinct do its job and excel at what you do. Forget about that higher-end camera and prime lens you’re waiting for to get the perfect shot.

The magic you convey, is already within you.

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ROSE FORERO Location: Colombia Happiness is in the Little Things ave you ever stopped to think what it is you want in life to finally feel like you’ve made it?

We all have an ever-elusive single achievement that will make our circle of life complete. But guess what? It’s a circle…It’ll come, and go, and it’s within our very own hedonistic nature that we owe it to ourselves to find our path.

Thanks to photography, I finally discovered that all those immense pleasures I was seeking, were not the answer. I rather learned that every little thing around me, has the capacity to bring a smile to my face.

I majored in Advertising and Marketing, seeking a little balance between my inquisitive and creative instincts. I took delight in the concept of color and texture, and how I could capture them through my

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camera, which I set aside for many years in pursuit of other “goodies”; you know: a house, a luxury car, and that 2.5 kids we’re all taught as our measure of success.

I finally reencountered my camera 5 years ago, when I discovered that while others were looking to the immensity of amazing sunsets, there was a whole universe happening at my fingertips, and much smaller than my fingertips, I must add.

Life changed ever since, it all became an adventure of discovery and excitement. Learning from the best experts in the world about how light is everything in photography: your friend and your foe; one you must learn to understand better than any ultramodern, expensive gadget.

It is within these tiny universes my little creatures live in, where I understood the insignificance of my own. Macrophotography is to me, the root of a proper (happy) visual and emotional perspective of life. I have fallen in love with life, and every little thing it has to experience.

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ROGER BRENDHAGEN Location: Norway

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magine having the world as your office. Imagine your models not caring one iota about their appearance. This is the fortunate situation, Roger Brendhagen finds himself in, approximately 300 days of the year. Although born in Oslo in 1968, this Nature Photographer extraordinaire and his family later moved northwards, settling in the beautiful countryside province of Hedemark. The forestry, wildlife, mountains, rivers and valleys of this area certainly played a role in Roger’s choice of photographic themes. Roger has photographic affiliations with Nikon and the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). He has extensive experience taking nature photos and submitting articles to both magazines and newspapers, amongst these the Norwegian Vi Menn, A-Magasinet, Aftenposten and Dagbladet as well as many others spread across Europe.

During the rare periods that Roger is not travelling the world, he spends a good deal of time in the Dovrefjell mountain range, his second home, Brendhagen is currently working on a book featur-

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ing both this amazing animal as well as the small mountain fox.

Roger takes as much pleasure shooting images of a tiny Bullfinch, high up in the Norwegian mountains, as he does flitting about the Australian outback, capturing images of Emus or Koala Bears with his telephoto lens.

Where most people would shy away, Brendhagen prefers to get close up and take macro photography of both venomous and constrictor snakes.

He often holds courses and workshops in macro and nature photography, reaching almost 6000 participants in 2015. Recently Roger has had many exhibitions of his photographic work taken from the Antarctic in the south to Svalbard in the north.

Brendhagen is a jury member at various photo competitions, often taking part in them. He has won several prizes, including an award during Nordic Nature Photo Contest. www.brendhagen.com www.instagram.com/roger_brendhagen/ www.facebook.com/photographerbrendhagen

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I have photographed the Arctic foxes for over 10 years - and there has been one image that I have been dreaming about: The Arctic fox under the full moon. But with aprox 150 foxes in Norway, and only one full moon in every month, it’s not an easy task… It took almost 10 years to manage it!

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Q- How did you first get into photography?

I started my carrier as a wildlife photographer for almost twenty years ago – and before that I used the forest as my “relax area”. I have always been fascinated by the nature – and I took the chance to explore the opportunity to be a professional photographer quit late in my life. I was 30 when I started.

Q- According to you, what makes an award winning shot?

Planning, planning and planning!

The most cherished moment, I had a picture in my head for more than 10 years that I wanted to capture. There are only about 150 arctic foxes in the Norwegian mountains and the full moon is up in these regions only once a month. My dream was to capture an arctic fox in front of the full moon.

After a long wait and countless attempts, couple years ago I succeeded! That was fantastic!

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September 19th 19.52 This date I will always remember. Inside my head there are many pictures. Some of them I have taken - and yet others have not yet “come out”. After ten years of waiting I got my reward. The pictures I was dreaming about was the Arctic fox under the full moon, or “in it” of you like. I haven’t been at mountains of Dovre every time it has been a full moon - but there have been many hit & miss trips in the ten years I’ve tried. Some of the times the weather forecast reported nice conditions and a clear sky. After 400 kilometers in the car I often reached the mountains in low clouds and a foggy weather.

But most of the time the conditions were great - but then the Arctic foxes was missing...

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Q- What inspires you about wildlife photography?

Primarily it is the love of nature. And of course the power to connect with people and spread knowledge through my pictures. The beautiful country side that I live in is full of photographic possibilities with forestry, wildlife, mountains, rivers, and valleys which has helped inspire and nurture the photographer in me.

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Q- What are the difficulties faced by a wildlife photographer on a regular basis?

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My major challenge is the lack of time! I have so much of ideas and so many pictures that I want to capture.

The spring in Norway and Sweden are quite short and nature reacts fast, so that leaves me a lot of places to visit in a very short time. Also the more I travel and the more I explore, the more I want to capture with my camera. My solution is to make a schedule, a plan on how to, when and where, I can take the desired picture and which one I have to let go and try to get another time, another year.

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Keep the distance It’s a dilemma to photograph the Artic fox – and other spices : As a photographer, you want to come as close as possible – and the animals wants us as far away as possible. Therefore, it becomes an important reflection for us photographers how close, and how long time we stay nearby the fox dens.

At several of the most famous dens sites, there has been a large amount of nature photographers who have stayed in tent only meters from the dens - and spend several days in the same area. Therefore, it is important to inform each other about where the boundary goes from observing - to and invade. I think it’s better to come up with meaningful advice - than a staggering index finger and extension at the social media.

Q- What kind of equipment you use now, and what did you start with?

I am an ambassador of Nikon and my main cameras are the Nikon D5 and D850 Nikon D5 x 3 Nikon D850 Nikon D500 Nikon 60/2,8 Nikon 105/2,8 Nikon 200/4 Nikon 10,5/2,8 Nikon 16/2,8 Nikon 14-24/2,8 Nikon 24-70/2,8 Nikon 70-200/2,8 Nikon 600/4 Nikon 800/5,6 Nikon 200-400/4 Nikon SB5000 Flash x 3 Nikon R1C1-makro-flash Nikon AW-1 Nikon MONARCH HD 8x30 Nikon MONARCH HD 10x30 Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Grey Harness-2 LeoPhoto Tripod Benro Gimbal NISI-Filter Backpack: ClickElite Volt: First Aid-kit, warm clothes, knife, map, note book + +

Q- What are the techniques you use?

Technics I use are low angles and perspective. I try to exploit the possibilities of low/ lack of light. One of the major techniques you should master is the art of patience and I employ a good measure of it. My binoculars are an essential part of my kit. I use them to scout the environment, observe their behavior and plan my shots.

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Q- How do you link photography and conservation in your life?

I am lucky to have the possibility to choose my assignments, that means I can go to places and nd species that are endangered. So in my articles, my lectures and my pictures I talk about and show the consequences of climate change and other human factors that have had huge impact on nature and animals. My images can bring different species closer to people, generating curiosity and spreading the awareness about them and show the consequences of climate change and other human factors that have had huge impact on nature and animals.

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Q- Do you have any tips for aspiring wildlife photographers?

First thing, learn how to use your camera in all different ways.

You need to invest in a good tele lens. Find your own path and nd some species that you like and learn everything about them. Only that way will you be able to take pictures that are extra ordinary.

Low perspective - high pulse Since I like to have a low perspective, I let my tri pod stay in the car. For four reasons. 1. The photo bag is heavy enough as it is. 2. The low perspective is mentioned. 3. If I had to stand on the mountain plateau with a tripod, I’m visible to other mountain hikers - and the chance of a visit of a hikers is increasing.

4. But the main reason is that the animals will not see me.

That’s why my camouflage is my best friend - in addition to a 600mm and 800mm! I use a camouflage called “Jervenduken”. It’s a Norwegian brand and its water proof, wind stopping and with a good isolation.

Q- What is your favorite lens?

I use my Nikon 600/4 in approx. in 70% of my work.

Q- What do you do to polish your photographic skills?

I play a lot – I´m willing to experiment with new techniques and equipment to take my photographic goals to another level.

Q- What would you say about Capture Mania photography magazine?

I love to read – and see pictures from other photographers to get inspired – and Capture Mania photography magazine helps me with that!

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E ditor’s Note

A magical combination of textures that create mysticism and a dash of shocking color caught my attention immediately.

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AWAIS ALI SHEIKH Location: Pakistan

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y name is Awais Ali Sheikh. I have done my bachelors in Fine Arts from Punjab University College of Art & Design. By profession, i am a 2D game artist.

Let me start off by saying that being an artist gives you the freedom to do whatever you think. You dream and want to execute, so the entire world can see the real beauty of Art. Everyone has their hobbies. I love to capture those moments that remain ignored and untouched by humans. Yes, there is a silent world out there which is connected to us and we can’t live without it. As the slogan goes: “Save Natrue, Save Widlife” I have been doing wildlife photography for last 8 years in Pakistan. I do it on my own without the help of any organisation. Its my love, my life.

Whatever I earn through my profession, I spend each and every penny into this passion of mine.

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of Pakistan. A lot of articles, involving me, have been published on social media and magazines.

I always try my level best to capture those moments that are rarely seen by the naked eye. I enjoy each and every single habitat and their lifestyle. I love to share exotic species with the world, so people can see the hidden beauty around us.In the end, I am looking forward to work more for better conservation of wildlife.

It cannot be done alone. We will have to think About Nature as a whole. We need them, they need us.

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CARLO ALLIEVI Location: Italy

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’m 47 years old and I live in Cabiate (Como) – Italy I approached photography about 10 years ago photography is a great passion for menature sports and people are my favorites website www.carloallievi.net Instagram page @carx70

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E ditor’s Note

This imposing almost arrogant posture with the Golden hour to enhance it, makes a great image.

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CLINT RALPH Location: South Africa

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have been in love with the bush and photography for most of my life. What I present on my site is my passion – the beauty of Africa through my lens.

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E ditor’s Note

A perfect moment, captured impeccably. Wonderful to have captured texture and color in this lighting, at a distance.

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LILIANA COLUCI Location: France

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graduated in Biology. Today I am retired and I dedicate to photography full time. I did a photography workshop at the University of São Paulo / BR and participated in several contests with some winning photos.

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Complicity and companionship framed in a perfect blurry surrounding. Excellent choice in B/W color tone.

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MUZAMIL HUSSAIN Location: Pakistan

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y name is Muzamil Hussain Toori Born in September 1986.

I have done graduation in Telecom Engineering and working as Manager IP Netrwroks Services at Pakistan Telecom Company Limited (Etisalat Group) Science 2008, I have an undying passion for photography. I take photography as a passion .I capture photograph’s of Nature,Landscape,Wildlife,People,Culture and every moments of life to satisfy my inner soul.

I love to capture moments that won’t ever happen again. I love to capture every moments of life,When it comes to photography style I don’t restrict myself to any one style, my style has everything, I do every type of photography either its sports, wildlife, nature, landscapes, cityscapes or fashion shows etc. It is a continuous learning process for me and I am sure for many other photographers as well. https://www.instagram.com/mhtoori/ mhtoori https://twitter.com/muzamil_toori mhtoori.com ISO : 400| 1/250 sec | f/6 | 450mm CAPTURE MANIA | PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE | www.capturemania.com

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NISHANT CHAUHAN Location: India

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am IT engineer by profession working in private company. I Love to click picture of nature & wildlife. I interested in wildlife photography in 2016.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikchauhanphotography/

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Very eye catching and meaningful.

Rose forero, guest editor, Capture Mania Photography magazine EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD Capture Mania Photography Magazine © capturemania.com

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USMAN SHAKOOR Location: Pakistan

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y name is Usman Shakoor photography is my passion and hobby. I am a bird watcher and photographer by passion but also do Landscape and Street photography. I am basically from an Information Technology background, working full time as a Network Administrator in an IT company in Islamabad, Pakistan. I am a nature lover first then a photographer, so the love for my passion is endless and will continue to do so till my last breath.

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y name is Silvia Koopmans and I live in Rilland ,Holland. I am a hobby photographer. Last year I attended my first photography course and this year I started with the second one. I love to walk and always try to take my camera with me.

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YASIR MEHMOOD Location: Pakistan

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lthough I am an Interior Designer by profession my real passion is photography in general but Travel, Nature and Wild photography in particular. To me photography is synonymous with oxygen, as I have to make a few clicks of camera everyday to keep my spirit satisfied and healthy.

For me photography is not just a hobby, rather for me it is a tool of insight into nature. I specialize in insect photography, with the gift of seeing nature differently, I see insects as objects of beauty, which are as beautiful as any other element of nature and worthy of being photographed.

This passion does not only make me see things differently, but it is a means of introspection for me as well. With every angle, every frame and with every shutter of the lens, it is actually an aspect of my personality and the gift I was born with; that unravels to me. It might seem a clichĂŠ, but photography is what I like to do, it is what I was born to do and wishe to continue doing it for the foreseeable future so that more and more people could see the world as I see it and the wild that is worthy of being praised and cherished. https://instagram.com/yasirmehamood/ ISO : 320 | 1/50sec | f/16 | 90mm CAPTURE MANIA | PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE | www.capturemania.com

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LINA CRISTINA Location: Brizil

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y name is Lina Cristina Escovar Alfaro Haselof and I am an amateur photographer and I love photography. As a child, my first contact with photography was through my father when he acquired an analogue Leica machine and after photographing, he made the revelation at home. As a teenager I got my first machine, a Kodak xereta and in adulthood my first analog DSLR was a Canon and my first digital was a 3 megapixel Olympus and since 2000 I only use DSLR Full frame from Nikon. I have always been passionate about photography and I refer to photographers such as Ansel Adams, Ernst Haas, Dorothea Lange, Cartier Bresson, Annie Leibovitz, Sebastião Salgado, Araquém de Alcântara among others. My preference in photography is for nature, but I do not rule out entering the world of portraits ... I conclude my presentation with the phrase of the photographer Annie Leibovitz: “If I did not have my camera to remind me constantly that I’m here to do this. I would have derailed, I think. I would have forgotten my reason for existing. “ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lina.haselof

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UMAIMA TANWEER Location: Pakistan

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am Umaima Tanweer. Basically I have Studied Sciences through out my life then after studying MBA my Love for photography begins. I have won my first Gold medal on my mph click. I used to do photography from phone because I didn’t have any fancy DSLr Camera to capture things. After winning Gold medal I bought my Own Dslr and got admitted in an Art school (NCA) and from there I studied graphic design. Now I am perusing graphic design and photography as my career.

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