Photo by @daisygilardini / Like a ghost, this beautiful spirit bear appeared in an opening through the trees, deep in the thick Great Bear Rainforest in coastal BC. The complex and rich diversity of wild species in the temperate rainforest’s ecosystem is fascinating.
The Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest covers much of the coastline from California, Oregon, and Washington State up to BC. Taken together, it forms one of the largest biomasses of any place on Earth. Broader interpretations also southeast Alaska and parts of Wyoming and Montana.
Apex predators include black bears, grizzlies, Kermode bears, wolves, mountain lions, bobcats, lynxes, and coyotes.
Salmon come back in cycles to spawn in the same rivers, in the same places, where they hatched. They are the connection between ocean and forest, and provide essential nitrogen for the trees to grow old and strong.
Follow me @daisygilardini for more images and behind-the-scenes stories.
#GreatBearRainforest#BritishColumbia#SpiritBear#KermodeBear
More than 30 species of fish are mysteriously spinning in circles in the Florida Keys. No one knows why. As of March 2024, locals and scientists have identified the bizarre actions in at least 44 species, including the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish. Learn how various universities, institutes, and state agencies are racing to identify the culprit at the link in bio.
Photograph by Doug Perrine, Science Photo Library
Known for their bulk, these gentle giants are surprisingly graceful and are able to swim up to 15 miles an hour in short bursts! ❤️ #ManateeAppreciationDay
📸 1/3: A juvenile manatee takes center stage in an aggregation of manatees swimming through Homosassa Spring's Fish Bowl, Florida, USA. (National Geographic Image Collection/Jason Gulley)
📸 2/3: A manatee munches on a wisp of eelgrass in Florida's Ichetucknee River. (National Geographic Image Collection/Erika Larsen)
📸 3/3: Manatees swarm in the winter warmth of Blue Spring State Park, Florida, USA. (National Geographic Image Collection/Erika Larsen)
“An emotional powerhouse of a documentary.” — @screenzealots
Follow #BillyAndMolly’s 🦦 otterly amazing story about love and companionship when it premieres in California next month at @sffilm .
#BillyAndMolly 🦦 shows us how love can reawaken us to the beauty of nature. Don’t miss the Canadian premiere next month at @hotdocs_ and see why it’s “one of 2024’s very best documentaries.” -@sunshinestatecineplex
Photo by @daisygilardini / In bird-in-flight photography, when the available light isn't sufficient to freeze the action, you face two choices: either wrap up the day and head for happy hour, or embrace the challenge and dive into the art of panning.
The objective here is to seize a discernible and somewhat sharp subject against a completely blurred background. To achieve this effect, set your camera to a slow shutter speed (around 1/15 to 1/60s) and sync your body movement with the speed of the birds in motion. This technique requires a coordinated effort, as you smoothly follow the birds with your camera.
While demanding, the results can be incredibly creative and rewarding, adding a dynamic and artistic touch to your bird photography. So, rather than calling it a day, consider delving into the panning technique for a chance at capturing some truly unique and captivating shots.
I shot this black-browed Albatross in the Southern Ocean.
Follow me @daisygilardini for more images and behind-the-scenes stories.
#BirdPhotography#Antarctica#SouthernOcean#Albatross#BlackBrowedAlbatross
Powerful queens even exist below the surface 🐜 This leaf-cutter ant makes the ultimate sacrifice to help her colony survive and thrive.
#NatGeoQueens , narrated by @im.angelabassett , is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu .
Conflict? Never heard of her 💅 This alpha female knows how to stay calm, cool, and collected in times of trouble.
#NatGeoQueens is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu .