• Hyppo. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #hyppo #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #brown #ippopotamo #fiume #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #doflamingo #marrone #captureonepro #captureone . Hippos are an incredible, ancient creature and they must be protected. Hippos face threats from human-wildlife conflict and habitat encroachment, with hundreds being shot each year to keep them out of crops and away from homes. They are often killed for their meat under the guise of protection, and both hippo fat and their ivory canine teeth are considered valuable. As bans on elephant ivory continue to gain support thanks to the tireless work of conservationists, buyers are looking for substitutes. Hippos have carveable canine teeth, and as a result, there has been an over 530% increase in hippo teeth export annually. Hippo populations have also been impacted in areas with ongoing civil unrest, and in places of relative stability, they find themselves entangled in snares. In the DRC, a historic hippo habitat, populations have declined by 95%. These amphibious mammals require access to permanent water to keep their special hides moist. Common hippos live in groups of tens to hundreds, and the disappearance of a multi-ton grazer from the habitat will result in dramatic ecological impacts. Very little is known about the shy pygmy hippo, and while common hippos are listed as vulnerable and pygmy hippos endangered, both of their conservation statuses are based on a 2004 estimate recommendation. Based on trends, it is likely their populations continue to decline. . Today in Bologna, I visited a hotel for a seminar and I stumbled upon Nicola Toffolini's (@cickine) drawings: sublime!
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    Hyppo. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #hyppo #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #brown #ippopotamo #fiume #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #doflamingo #marrone #captureonepro #captureone . Hippos are an incredible, ancient creature and they must be protected. Hippos face threats from human-wildlife conflict and habitat encroachment, with hundreds being shot each year to keep them out of crops and away from homes. They are often killed for their meat under the guise of protection, and both hippo fat and their ivory canine teeth are considered valuable. As bans on elephant ivory continue to gain support thanks to the tireless work of conservationists, buyers are looking for substitutes. Hippos have carveable canine teeth, and as a result, there has been an over 530% increase in hippo teeth export annually. Hippo populations have also been impacted in areas with ongoing civil unrest, and in places of relative stability, they find themselves entangled in snares. In the DRC, a historic hippo habitat, populations have declined by 95%. These amphibious mammals require access to permanent water to keep their special hides moist. Common hippos live in groups of tens to hundreds, and the disappearance of a multi-ton grazer from the habitat will result in dramatic ecological impacts. Very little is known about the shy pygmy hippo, and while common hippos are listed as vulnerable and pygmy hippos endangered, both of their conservation statuses are based on a 2004 estimate recommendation. Based on trends, it is likely their populations continue to decline. . Today in Bologna, I visited a hotel for a seminar and I stumbled upon Nicola Toffolini's (@cickine) drawings: sublime!
  • Padua Cathedral. Padua, 🇮🇹. 2019. . Its design is sometimes attributed to Michelangelo, but in fact it was the work of Andrea della Valle and Agostino Righetto, and has much in common with earlier Paduan churches. Although construction work began on the new Renaissance building in 1551, it was only completed in 1754, leaving the façade unfinished. Its canonical chapter had such a great history that its bishops used to be called small popes. . #cathedral #padua #padova #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #veneto #xf1855 #fame #brown #architecture #architecturephotography #captureone #duomopadova . My interest was recently captured by a portrait book. I took the time to brows it and I couldn't not notice how beautiful Patti Smith's portraits looked. Check @guidoharari!
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    Padua Cathedral. Padua, 🇮🇹. 2019. . Its design is sometimes attributed to Michelangelo, but in fact it was the work of Andrea della Valle and Agostino Righetto, and has much in common with earlier Paduan churches. Although construction work began on the new Renaissance building in 1551, it was only completed in 1754, leaving the façade unfinished. Its canonical chapter had such a great history that its bishops used to be called small popes. . #cathedral #padua #padova #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #veneto #xf1855 #fame #brown #architecture #architecturephotography #captureone #duomopadova . My interest was recently captured by a portrait book. I took the time to brows it and I couldn't not notice how beautiful Patti Smith's portraits looked. Check @guidoharari!
  • Suricate. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . Meerkats are specially adapted to living in the harsh desert environment. Dark patches around their eyes help them be effective lookouts by reducing the glare of the sun, much like a baseball player who paints dark lines beneath his eyes. Their eyes also allow them to take in a wide angle view of the scene. This helps prevent predators from gaining an advantage by sneaking up. Meerkats also possess special adaptations to help them burrow. Their eyes have a clear protective membrane that shields them from dirt while digging. Their ears also close tightly to keep dirt out. The meerkat is not currently endangered and is considered at lower risk of becoming endangered by the IUCN. That said, by no means should they be disregarded; they play an important part in maintaining ecological harmony in the desert. They provide food for predators like jackals and eagles, and they curb pest infestation by eating insects. . #meerkat #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf55200 #fame #brown #suricate #suricata #mongoose #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #marrone #captureonepro #mangusta #suricatasuricatta #captureone . This week I stumbled upon a young and very talented artist who expresses himself through photography: @ugurgallen. For me, his work is a constant reminder of what art should be!!! Check his profile.
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    Suricate. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . Meerkats are specially adapted to living in the harsh desert environment. Dark patches around their eyes help them be effective lookouts by reducing the glare of the sun, much like a baseball player who paints dark lines beneath his eyes. Their eyes also allow them to take in a wide angle view of the scene. This helps prevent predators from gaining an advantage by sneaking up. Meerkats also possess special adaptations to help them burrow. Their eyes have a clear protective membrane that shields them from dirt while digging. Their ears also close tightly to keep dirt out. The meerkat is not currently endangered and is considered at lower risk of becoming endangered by the IUCN. That said, by no means should they be disregarded; they play an important part in maintaining ecological harmony in the desert. They provide food for predators like jackals and eagles, and they curb pest infestation by eating insects. . #meerkat #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf55200 #fame #brown #suricate #suricata #mongoose #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #marrone #captureonepro #mangusta #suricatasuricatta #captureone . This week I stumbled upon a young and very talented artist who expresses himself through photography: @ugurgallen. For me, his work is a constant reminder of what art should be!!! Check his profile.
  • Greater flamingo. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . Right now none of the species of Flamingos are considered to be endangered. Yet many researchers find that what takes place in our environment now could reduce their numbers significantly in the not so distant future. It is often hard to get a good count of Flamingos due to their diverse distribution. The fact that they fly off to new habitats too can mean they aren’t counted at all or that the same ones get counted several times. What is alarming many researchers is the huge amount of Flamingos that have been dying along the Rift Valley. It is believed this is due to various types of bacteria and toxins that have developed in the water. This is often the result of chemicals, toxins, and pollution in the water due to humans. The introduction of various types of industry and the run off to the waters definitely has affected them negatively over the past several decades. Global warming can reduce the natural habitat of Flamingos as it dries up the areas where they live and get their food from. It can also halt their desire to reproduce as that season is introduced when it rains. With hotter temperatures and less rain in many areas it can prevent large colonies from taking part in breeding so there are less new Flamingos out there. . #flamingo #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #pink #plumage #coral #fenicottero #uccello #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #doflamingo #corallo #rosa #captureonepro #greaterflamingo #phoenicopterusroseus #captureone . This week I visited the Wold Press Photo Exhibition 2019 and I’ve come to know @yaelmtzv. His work on poverty, narcotraffic and organized crime in Mexico is stunning!!! Check his website.
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    Greater flamingo. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . Right now none of the species of Flamingos are considered to be endangered. Yet many researchers find that what takes place in our environment now could reduce their numbers significantly in the not so distant future. It is often hard to get a good count of Flamingos due to their diverse distribution. The fact that they fly off to new habitats too can mean they aren’t counted at all or that the same ones get counted several times. What is alarming many researchers is the huge amount of Flamingos that have been dying along the Rift Valley. It is believed this is due to various types of bacteria and toxins that have developed in the water. This is often the result of chemicals, toxins, and pollution in the water due to humans. The introduction of various types of industry and the run off to the waters definitely has affected them negatively over the past several decades. Global warming can reduce the natural habitat of Flamingos as it dries up the areas where they live and get their food from. It can also halt their desire to reproduce as that season is introduced when it rains. With hotter temperatures and less rain in many areas it can prevent large colonies from taking part in breeding so there are less new Flamingos out there. . #flamingo #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #pink #plumage #coral #fenicottero #uccello #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #doflamingo #corallo #rosa #captureonepro #greaterflamingo #phoenicopterusroseus #captureone . This week I visited the Wold Press Photo Exhibition 2019 and I’ve come to know @yaelmtzv. His work on poverty, narcotraffic and organized crime in Mexico is stunning!!! Check his website.
  • Flamingo plumage. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #flamingo #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #pink #plumage #vsco #coral #fenicottero #piumaggio #uccello #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #doflamingo #corallo #rosa #captureonepro
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    Flamingo plumage. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #flamingo #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #pink #plumage #vsco #coral #fenicottero #piumaggio #uccello #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography #animali #doflamingo #corallo #rosa #captureonepro
  • A tiger: to me, one of the most fascinating predators. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #tiger #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #predator #feline #vsco #orange #tigre #predatore #felino #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography
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    A tiger: to me, one of the most fascinating predators. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #tiger #zoo #nationalgeographic #xt20 #fujifilm #captureonepro #lecornelle #xf1855mm #fame #predator #feline #vsco #orange #tigre #predatore #felino #animals #animallover #wildlifephotography
  • A Tiger’s nose. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #xf1855mm #xt20 #captureonepro #lecornelle
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    A Tiger’s nose. Valbrembo, 🇮🇹. 2019. . #xf1855mm #xt20 #captureonepro #lecornelle
  • BNY Mellon building. Boston, MA 🇺🇸. 2016. . #xt20 #captureone #win #fujifilm #boston #bnymellon
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    BNY Mellon building. Boston, MA 🇺🇸. 2016. . #xt20 #captureone #win #fujifilm #boston #bnymellon
  • A loggerhead sea turtle. Boston, MA, 🇺🇸. 2017 #xt20 #boston #turtle #glance . #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
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    A loggerhead sea turtle. Boston, MA, 🇺🇸. 2017 #xt20 #boston #turtle #glance . #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
  • A loggerhead sea turtle. Boston, MA, 🇺🇸. 2017 #xt20 #boston #turtle #glance . #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
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    A loggerhead sea turtle. Boston, MA, 🇺🇸. 2017 #xt20 #boston #turtle #glance . #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
  • Squirrel. Montreal, 🇨🇦. 2018. . #xt20 #montreal #squirrel #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
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    Squirrel. Montreal, 🇨🇦. 2018. . #xt20 #montreal #squirrel #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
  • A new world porcupine. Thatcher State Park, NY, USA. 2018. #xt20 #thatcher_state_park #porcupine . #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection
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    A new world porcupine. Thatcher State Park, NY, USA. 2018. #xt20 #thatcher_state_park #porcupine . #animal_captures #animals_in_world #splendid_animals #animals_captures #animal_fanatics #animalelite #animal_sultans #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlifelovers #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #natgeowild #natgeo #natgeohub #natgeowildlife #natgeopl #natgeowild_hd #natgeoru #natgeopix #wildlifeperfection