Camping at Conto

I went camping at Conto Campsite some time ago. It’s a beautiful little spot near a gem of a place called Margaret River in Western Australia. Having come from a country that’s basically just one urban city, I’m continually amazed by how fortunate we are in Australia with our clear skies and abundant wildlife. The night sky always steals my breath away, no matter how many times I see it. And far from city lights, it’s so gloriously beautiful, words can’t describe it. This is the first time I’ve tried capturing the milky way, and I hope that one day I’ll be able to imbue my photos with the same sense of inspiring awe.

Milky Way

ISO 3200 | 18mm | f/3.2 | 30s

Wild Western Grey Kangaroos roamed freely on the campground. Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. The name Western Grey Kangaroo is a misnomer, as they are neither grey nor western. They are actually brown, and occupy southern Australia. Kangaroos communicate through a series of soft clicks. They are also nocturnal, so if you’re wandering around in the dark at night trying to find the toilet, you’re likely to bump into one.

Western Grey Kangaroo

ISO 800 | 100mm | f/4.0 | 1/100s

There’s nothing quite like sleeping outdoors in the rain (under shelter of course). The pattering is just so soothing, and it makes the air pleasantly cool. In the morning, the leaves are all covered in droplets, and some other adorable creatures.

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ISO 400 | 50mm | f/5.6 | 1/40s

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Singapore Zoo

The Singapore Zoo is one of the best zoos. Enclosures are very open, habitats look more natural, and there’s less glass and wire getting in the way of photos.There’s even a walk-through exhibit where you can get up close to the animals.

Green Tree Python

Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)
ISO 800 | f/3.5 | 1/50 s | 50 mm

They are found in Indonesia, Papau New Guinea and Australia. They have a unique way of resting in trees: by coiling loops over the branch in a saddle position and resting their head in the middle.

 

Wistful Dreams

Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkey
ISO 400 | f/5.0 | 1/200 s | 109 mm

Cotton-top tamarins are small squirrel-sized monkeys. They are found only in Colombia and are endangered.

 

Hunting Prey

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
ISO 800 | f/3.5 | 1/80 s | 50 mm

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake contemplates its prey. It is the largest venomous snake in North America. When threatened, they feverishly shake their tails as their last warning, producing a rattling sound.

 

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