Shane Gross, the 2024 Grand Title Winning Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells us about capturing the beauty and struggle of Western toad tadpoles.
Dive into the mesmerising world of underwater photography as Shane and competition judges reveal the challenges and surprises of capturing wildlife in Northern Vancouver Island. Discover the intricate details and beauty of these creatures and the environmental threats they face, such as the chytrid virus and habitat fragmentation. This stunning image offers a message of hope for the amphibian world, showcasing a lake teeming with life.
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00:00 Introduction to underwater photography challenges
00:46 Capturing tadpoles in Northern Vancouver Island
00:57 Technical aspects of tadpole photography
01:17 Discovering the beauty of tadpoles
01:43 The significance of the winning photograph
02:06 Amphibian crisis and conservation message
02:33 Hope, the power of a photograph