Captures Mesmerizing image of Fireflies
on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Shot using the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM
lens at 24mm; 24 sec at f2.8; ISO 1000
On the 13th of October, the 56th Wildlife
Photographer of the Year Awards
were announced by the
Aishwarya received the
Highly Commended Award in the Behaviour-Invertebrates Category for her entry
titled ‘Lights of Passion’. This
breathtaking photograph was captured using the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera
and Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM lens at focal length 24mm; shutter speed 24
sec, f/2.8 and ISO 1000. The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II served as an ideal camera
to capture such an image in a low light setting with its enhanced light
collecting performance and the ability to convert light into digital signal.
Along with being a wildlife
photographer, Aishwarya is a writer, filmmaker, and a passionate
conservationist. Her journey with wildlife photography started 10 years back
and since then, she has been wanting to make a difference in society with her
images. In 2019, she got an opportunity to use her pictures to revive a wetland
and has won many international and national photography competitions. Her first
documentary ‘‘PANJE the Last Wetland’’ was telecasted on DD National and the
second ‘’’Queen of Taru’’ was awarded at the 9th Wildlife Conservation Film
Festival,
She has also received the Woman Icon Award 2019 in
the Media category for using photography in conservation and the Diana Award
2019 which is given to young change makers aged 9-25 by the Royal House,
Aishwarya has also shared
her knowledge of photography via webinars on Wildlife Photography at HO and
regional levels via Canon EOS Explore. Canon is delighted to be the camera
choice for such passionate photographers that not only click magnificent images
but also communicate a larger meaning through the same.
15th October 2020,