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APS GALLERY

AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY + DIGITAL JULY 2015

With Jan
Sharples

The Wildlife

W

ildlife photography is

my passion. However

the fact that you’re

not able to ask the

subject to stay still and that you don’t

know what the animal or bird might do

next can prove very frustrating! More

often than not I miss that perfect shot.

Frustration is the name of the game!

However perseverance and anticipation

is necessary to capture the best shot. In

2008 I was given a hand-me-down camera

when we did our first trip to Antarctica.

In November, 2010, I joined the Mount

Gravatt Photography Society (MGPS),

and from there the learning curve started.

About two years ago I started entering

international competitions and I have

achieved AAPS, AFIAP and UPICR2.

This year a photo titled “Follow me”,

taken in Antarctica on that first trip,

achieved a FIAP HM in France and in

the German Mega and to my surprise it

was published by AC FOTO in the UK!

I enjoy all types of photo competitions,

but the challenge of wildlife photography

• including macro – is the main driver of
  my passion. ❂

Challenge