WePhoto animals vol. 4 by Mario Buncuga

WePhoto Animal 2017 Vol 4 Dear all, Like ever before it’s again a moment of pride for WePhoto to present before you the next Book in ‘The Series’ representing the genre - Animals. About three years ago we launched our first eBook that included the photographic work of our 15 administrators, who at that time were contributing to the ‘WePhoto’ group. Since then, we have published 60+ eBooks, a special edition work called WePhoto Annual Calendar for the years 2015, ’16 and ’17. This annual collection called - The Series - is made of eBooks each related to a specific photographic theme, and includes the artwork of several authors from Italy and abroad. The one in your hands is the fourth thematic Book dedicated to Animals Photography. Apart from the e-version these Books are available in the form of coffee table books too. Editorial Team / Redazione Mario Bun!uga: Editor & Art Director: - Pankaj Anand: Review Associate: - Barbara Stoia: Review Associate: Germana De Chellis: Graphic Designer: - Nunzia De Feo: WePhoto Animals Group Leader

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Special thanks and Credits Special thanks to Nunzia De Feo, Chief of WePhoto Animals Group/Page, closely supported by Beatrice Bolognesi, who have helped me select images, contact authors and collect materials. They could always be found putting things together in the back office. Thanks to all the authors who have made this volume such a great compilation with their valuable contributions. Thanks to our staff too, which is constantly managing and taking care of the group with its 11 thematic pages, groups and online magazines.

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Thanks to my admin colleagues for their patient dedication. All this time when I remain away from the routine management of our network, they are the ones who take care of everything for the groups. I have no words to express my gratitude for the wonderful work they do every day with great passion and commitment. WePhoto Network the Founder Mario BunÄ?uga

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WePhoto Animals Vol 4: We as humans once belonged to the same diaspora that animals did. Perhaps this is why we love living close to nature or rush towards her the moment we get an opportunity. Research shows that we are still cavemen at heart although we live in city houses. The basic wiring in our brains and how we interact are the same as thousands of years ago. Nature is where we still belong. Animal or more popularly called wildlife photography is about capturing a split second, when the light and the animal behavior come together to create an emotional image. Whether your subject is a wild animal in the jungle or a pet/domesticated one at home, their behavior is usually the same. More than a taste of adventure and accomplishment animal photography also offers a sense of belongingness to the planet. Having patience, persistence and perseverance are the three key parameters to be good at animal photography. Presented here-within are a few best photographers from the genre whose admirable work should inspire you for sure.

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GIANNI FERRIANI Tradate, Italy

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Nato a Varese (Italy) nel 1962, vive a Tradate con la propria famiglia. Gianni, socio Lipu e FIAF , membro del club “Art Fotoclub” di Fagnano Olona dal 1995, partecipa a concorsi nazionali con diverse soddisfazioni personali. Condivide la propria passione con altri fotografi e amici, divulgando l’arte della fotografia e la passione per la natura. Appassionato e naturalista convinto fin da ragazzo, da prima inizia come autodidatta. Successivamente negli anni novanta, segue un corso di fotografia naturalistica e da quel momento scatta una passione sfrenata per questo genere d’immagini. Sensibile a tutti gli aspetti che la natura e gli esseri viventi ci regalano ogni giorno, cerca di trovare in ogni scatto l’essenza naturale dell’attimo, unico e irripetibile, che si presenta davanti all’obbiettivo, estensione naturale del suo occhio.

He was born in Varese (Italy) in 1962 and now lives in Tradate with his family. Gianni is a partner at Lipu and FIAF, and a member of the "Art Fotoclub" of Fagnano Olona since 1995. He also participates in national contests for personal satisfaction. He shares his passion with other photographers and friends, explaining the art of photography and the love for nature. He has been a keen naturalist since he was a child. He initially started photography as a self-taught person. Later in the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, he followed a course on nature photography and from that moment, an unbridled passion for this kind of pictures began. Sensitive to all the aspects that nature and living beings give us every day, he tries to find in every shot the natural essence of the moment - unique and unrepeatable - which occurs in front of the lens, which happens to be a natural extension to his own eye. 10

CRISTIAN MARCULESCU Bucharest, Romania facebook.com/cristianmarculescupetphotography

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La mia passione per la fotografia Ă¨ iniziata molti anni fa, ma ho cominciato a coinvolgermi maggiormente nel realizzare il mio sogno di diventare un fotografo professionista nel 2009, quando ho comprato la mia prima macchina fotografica Nikon dSLR. Ho provato molti generi come paesaggi, ritratti, eventi e fotografie commerciali perchĂŠ volevo imparare tutto su questa meravigliosa arte. Nel 2016 ho deciso di adottare un cucciolo che ha cambiato la mia vita, inclusa la mia visione per la fotografia. Ho iniziato a studiare fotografia di animali e mi sono appassionato al genere. Ora la fotografia dell'animale domestico Ă¨ diventata per me un enorme fonte di gratificazione.

Owner / Photographer at: cristianmarculescupetphotography.weebly.com/ My passion for photography began many years ago, but I started to get more involved in fulfilling my dream of becoming a professional photographer in 2009, when I bought my first Nikon dSLR camera. For once I can say that I have tried many genres as landscapes, portraits, event or commercial photography because I wanted to learn everything about this wonderful art. In 2016 I made the decision to adopt a puppy who I have to tell you has changed my life, including my vision for photography. I started studying pet photography and realized I loved that. Now pet photography has become a huge passion for me. 22

BESCHI LOREDANA Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy facebook.com/loredana.beschi.3

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Mi chiamo Loredana Beschi, sono appassionata di fotografia da diversi anni ma fino a poco tempo fa ho sempre e solo fotografato con macchine analogiche, sviluppando e stampando da me esclusivamente in bianco e nero. E' da poco tempo che mi sono avvicinata alla fotografia digitale, mi piace fotografare principalmente paesaggi e animali, un genere a cui mi sono appassionata ultimamente e che mi piace molto e conto quindi di approfondire. Dal 1992 faccio parte del gruppo fotografico Artimmagine con sede a Montichiari (BS).

My name is Loredana Beschi. I am passionate about photography for several years but until recently I have only clicked with analog cameras, developing and printing by myself exclusively in black and white. It's been just a while since I came close to digital photography. I like to photograph mainly landscapes and animals, a genre I've been lately passionate about, and I really enjoy doing it. Do take a closer look. Since 1992, I have been part of the Artimmagine group based in Montichiari (BS). 34

ROBERTO BARILANI Pancalieri, Italy facebook.com/roberto.barilani

Nato in Tanzania, ho trascorso la mia vita in molti luoghi diversi, godendo la vita in ogni modo possibile. Pertanto mi considero uno “zingaro” che cerca sempre nuovi interessi, emozioni e esperienze. Attualmente occupo la maggior parte del mio tempo in Italia e in Finlandia. La fotografia è più che un hobby per me che si integra con la mia professione. Preferisco creare le immagini semplici con soggetti semplici e ordinari. La fotografia della natura è il mio modo di rimanere connesso all'essenza della vita, lontano dalla folla e dal frenetico rumore quotidiano. Le seguenti foto sono un piccolo tributo ad alcuni dei miei animali preferiti che si possono trovare in Europa, ad esempio il ghiottone”, orso bruno e loro cuccioli, cervi e bisonti.

Born in Tanzania, I have spent my life at many different places, enjoying life every possible way. I therefore consider myself a gipsy that seeks all the time new interests, emotions and experiences. I currently spend most of my time in Italy and Finland. Photography is more than a hobby to me that integrates with my profession. I prefer to create simplistic images as far as possible with plain and ordinary subjects. Nature photography is my way to remain connected to the essence of life, away from the crowd and of the maddening everyday noise. The following set of photos is a small tribute to some of my preferred animals that you can find in Europe, for example` wolverines, brown bears and their cubs, red deer and bisons. 46

MARINA CONTI Milano, Italy

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Sono nata in provincia di Milano e sono cresciuta circondata dalla natura e dagli animali che ho sempre amato osservare. La mia passione per la fotografia è iniziata da poco e per quanto sia all’inizio provo così tanta soddisfazione che ogni scatto alimenta il successivo. Amo fotografare perché mi permette di passare molto tempo con gli animali per osservarli nella loro quotidianità e per fermare momenti irripetibili ed emozioni uniche che essi mi regalano. Attraverso i miei scatti cerco di esaltare la loro bellezza, eleganza e la capacità di avere sentimenti e comportamenti simili a noi umani. Fotografare gli animali e osservarli è ritornare a quello che una volta era per me solito e che oggi mi fa battere forte il cuore.

I was born in the province of Milan and grew up surrounded by the nature and the animals I have always loved to observe. My passion for photography has just begun, and it makes me feel so much satisfaction that every shot feeds my desire for the next one. I love to photograph because it allows me to spend a lot of time with the animals to observe them in their everyday life and to freeze their unprecedented moments and unique emotions that they keep giving me. Through my shots I try to exalt their beauty, elegance and the ability to have feelings and behaviors similar to us humans. Taking pictures of animals and watching them is returning to what they have been to me and make my heart beat. 58

MIRIAM D'OVIDIO Milano, Italy juzaphoto.com/me.php?p=61903&pg=allphotos&l=it

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Sono nata nel 1967 a Milano e lavoro come veterinario ed istruttore cinofilo in provincia. Vivo nelle campagne nelle quali porto i cani con cui lavoro e le loro famiglie a riscoprire il piacere del contatto con la natura. Mi sono accorta che lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;immersione nella natura, in qualunque forma io la incontri, ha il grande potere di farmi sentire parte di essa e di far emergere emozioni che mi permettono di ridimensionare il quotidiano e di darne quel valore di rispetto, entusiasmo e amore con cui mi ritrovo, grazie a Dio, ad affrontare il mio lavoro e la mia vita. La Fotografia Ă¨ un costante occhio sulla Natura nel tentativo di portare con me i miei amici, anche attraverso unâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;immagine , nelle emozioni che vivo guardando.

I was born in 1967 in Milan and work as a veterinary surgeon and dog trainer. I live in the countryside where I bring the dogs I work with and their families (my clients) to redi-scover the pleasure of connecting with nature. I realized that immersion in nature, in every form I encounter her, has the great power to make me feel a part of her and bring out emotions which allow me to reduce my everyday fatigue and give it

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with which, thank God, I can face up to my work and my life. Photography is an eye I constantly keep on Nature, trying to bring my friends with me through an image and in the emotions I feel looking at it.

SAMUELE MAMBELLI Forlimpopoli, Italy

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La Fotografia Naturalistica è cogliere quell'attimo intimo, selvaggio, spettacolare che solo la Natura ti offre. Ho passato tante ore nell’attesa di quel momento, di quell'apparizione Wild, molte delle quali senza risultati ma ti ripagano quando porti a casa lo “Scatto” tanto ricercato. Amo la Natura a 360°, ma voglio far conoscere la Fauna italiana, specialmente nella mia amata terra: la Romagna. Lo schivo Lupo Appenninico, il Re Cervo, l'affascinante sguardo dei Rapaci, le colorate sfumature degli Uccelli e tanto altro. Conoscere questi animali, rispettarli e lasciare a loro gli spazi necessari è fondamentale per un equo convivere, allo stesso tempo conoscerli aiuta a sfatare miti, ormai medievali, basati su miti e leggende infondati.

Naturalistic Photography is seizing that intimate, wild, spectacular moment that Nature only may offer to you. I've spent so many hours waiting for that moment, of that wild appearance, many of which bring no result but oftentimes they pay you back when you take home that perfect shot. I love Nature at 360 Â°, but I want to show you the Italian Fauna, especially in my beloved land: Romagna. The Apprentice Worm, the King Deer, the fascinating glimpse of the Rapace, the colorful nuances of the Birds, and much more. Knowing these animals, respecting them and leaving them the necessary spaces is essential for coexistence, and at the same time knowing them helps you dispel myths, based on unfounded medieval beliefs and legends. 82

ALFREDO CICCOGNANI San Marino, Repubblica di San Marino

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Romano trapiantato da qualche anno nella Repubblica di San Marino dove vivo. Ho iniziato a fotografare da bambino con una Petri di mio padre per proseguire più in la in età più matura con una Canon AE1 program. Poi seguendo la tecnologia sono passato al digitale con vari brand come Sony, Nikon per sposare infine Olympus. Fotografo tutto quello che mi piace, che mi attrae, che mi affascina, dalla macro all'avifauna, dai ritratti ai paesaggi, dal ligth painting alla street e chi più ne ha più ne metta. Sono solo un appassionato che dopo la musica ha scelto di veicolare le proprie pulsioni attraverso la fotografia. "La fotografia è arte ed ogni arte è l'espressione dell'anima!"

Originally a Roman immigrated for the past few years to the Republic of San Marino where I continue to live. I started photographing as a child with a Petri belonging to my father, going further in time with acquiring a Canon AE1 model. Then following the technology I went to digital with various brands like Sony, Nikon to finally marry with an Olympus. I photographed everything I liked that attracted me, fascinated me, from macro to fauna, from portraits to landscapes, from light painting to street and what not. I'm just a passionate artist who after music has chosen to convey his drives through photography. To me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Photography is an art and every art is expression of the soul!" 94

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