"The photo was taken in northern Italy in the Piedmont region. I used a Pentax K5 and a vintage manual SMC Pentax M 50mm F4 Macro lens, producing around 1977 (equiv. to 75 mm in full frame cameras). The lens was mounted on 2 genuine Pentax extension tubes. Correct lightning was provided by a Yongnuo Speedlight YN560-II flash and a home made diffuser. I shot in X mode, 1/180 sec. ISO 100, f.11, auto white balance, spot metering mode. It was a lovely and warm late summer day here in Italy. I was inspired by the wonderful light and by the beauty of nature. I was going around in my garden looking for insects. When I saw this cool fellow staring at me I got as close as possible and fire as many shots as I could. He was quite cooperative too and the result was great!" - Paolo
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Chris Burkard is a self-taught photographer and artist, based in Central Coast California, whose work is layered by surf, outdoor, lifestyle and travel subjects.
Burkard's images are punctuated by energized landscapes and moments of bliss, by adventure seeking and the lifestyle that ensues, by movement and intuitive light-working capabilities. With ocean as his main muse, Burkard has consistently captured this subject in timeless and expansive photographic impressions, utilizing the tool of surfing to approach the ocean's intricate personality and then extending out to include the human personalities that draw meaning from this same source. Searching for wild, remote destinations and offbeat landscapes, Burkard portrays the humble placement of the human in contrast to nature. Chris is the guest judge of the Landscapes Photo Contest by dPS!
Awards: The World Open of Photography- Open Category Winner (2012) Red Bull Illumination Winner I (2010) Red Bull Illume Image Quest Overall (2010) Invited to the 2010 Look Between Festival (2010) First Annual Follow the Light Award Winner (2008) Flame Grant Award for Best Emerging Photographer (2006) Morro Bay Art Society Award (2005)
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