Sometimes, as a photographer, you need a bit of luck. As I was anchored in the Baía de Todos os Santos, Brasil, I suddenly heard loud screeching. A large blue-yellow bird flew towards me and landed a metre away from me on the edge of the boat. With curious beady eyes, the parrot took notice of me intently. Quickly I looked for the camera, but there was no need to hurry. Quietly, the Macaw clambered around the entire boat. Probably looking for a tasty snack. All the time I had to shoot a portrait of this bird. It was afternoon, so the lighting was also perfect. The Macaw's feathers have beautiful colours with subtle nuances that stand out in this photo. The green and blue also happen to be reflected in the jungle and sky in the background. Despite the bright colours, this makes for a calm image. The small depth of field makes the Macaw stand out completely from the background.
Aboard his sailboat, architect Joost Doude van Troostwijk travels all over the world. He captures this life in nature to bring back into your living or working environment.
His works are particularly suitable for "Biophilic Design" interiors. This design method brings natural aspects back into the living environment of..
Read more…