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Photographer and author @wavesandwildlife.cornwall

Photographer and author @wavesandwildlife.cornwall is located in West Cornwall, UK, where the local wildlife inspires his photography and motivates him to create books that encourage children to love and understand nature.

He has been using camera traps for the last six years, and his equipment includes Canon 7Ds and 7D Mk IIs, along with Camtraptions V2 and V3 sensors, and one Nikon SB-28.

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Photographer @ivanvillarejo_photography’s work in Sierra de Collserola, aided by camera traps, has resulted in captivating images of the elusive genet.

1 Dream photo.
“A photo I had dreamed of for a long time, the jump of a wild genet in the middle of the night in color. I took a similar one a couple of years ago, but I was just getting started in high-speed photography and made several mistakes that made it not turn out the way I had in mind. Hard work finally pays off! I take this opportunity to tell you that I have uploaded a documentary on YouTube precisely about this animal, it has been my practical part of a work at the highschool so it is in Catalan, but you can activate subtitles to understand it, I leave you the link in the biography!”

2 Yin Yang.
“I think that the genet is the animal that I have dedicated the most time to in my life, the amount of planning hours that it takes before having the opportunity to do a photoshoot with these nocturnal mammals is incredible. I have been working for a couple of years in an area where I know there are a couple of genets but until now with the infrared system I had only captured them separately. A few days ago this changed and here you have the result, the female and the male together in one night at the Collserola mountain range.”

3 Crude reality.
“Today I share a photo that has cost me a lot to take, it has been several weeks of effort, perseverance and many, many failures and disappointments but finally I have this capture in which we can see a beautiful genet totally surrounded by garbage thrown into the forest by humans in an illegal landfill. It may not be aesthetically attractive but for me it has a lot of value because it shows the reality that many animals in our forests face, having to rummage through plastic and other human remains every night to put something edible in their mouth, they often fill their stomachs with processed food (which has a very negative effect on their bodies) or even plastic and other inedible man-made scraps. The next time you go to litter the forest think about this photo.”

Photographer @aiko.sukdolak captured this camera t

Photographer @aiko.sukdolak captured this camera trap picture of a fox during the daytime in the Hanover region, Germany.

Nikon D7100 Nikon 18.0-55.0 ISO-400, 18mm, 0eV, f/9.0, 1/200s three external flashes and @camtraptions wireless trigger V3 (PIR)

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Photographer @julien_polet skillfully captured this mesmerizing image of a striped hyena during the night, employing the use of a camera trap.

"For the last 4 months i have been in Ruaha National Park in Tanzania and certain nights, fleetingly, always between midnight and 4 a.m, a streaked shadow passed. Thanks to my Camtraptions using the PIR, I finally got her watching us on the pathway leading to my tent, and admire this elusive animal closer!

Unlike their noisy cousins, the spotted hyenas ( Crocuta crocuta), striped hyenas (Hyaena hyaena) are usually silent. Their loudest call is a rarely heard, cackling howl. But body language is a form of communication too. In an instant, a striped hyena can suddenly raise the hair along its back, appearing 30% larger! This is not an act of aggression but the hyena's last effort to "pretend" to be brave!

Striped hyenas are the most widespread of all hyenas, living throughout nothern Africa, the eastern part of the continent, the middle East and even towards India, but a sight with an individual is such a blessing. Stunning, beautiful animal, and ... those ears!”

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Photographer @thesantogrial skillfully captures the wildlife of the San Luis Potosí region in Mexico. Through the use of camera traps, he has successfully photographed wildcats.

“The beauty of an ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) navigating its increasingly fragmented territory; this species is endangered (NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010).

In Mexico, ocelots face various threats, such as habitat loss due to deforestation and territory fragmentation, as well as illegal hunting. Therefore, it is essential to take measures to protect these animals and preserve their natural habitat.

I hope that my ocelot photograph inspires others to learn more about these fascinating felines and to take action to protect and conserve them.

Let's take care of our biodiversity.

San Luis Potosí, Mexico”

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Photographer @panoslaskarakis, skilled at capturin

Photographer @panoslaskarakis, skilled at capturing wildlife and landscapes, unveils the mesmerizing world of a magnificent leopard at night

“I bought the Wilderness Camera Trap Bundle to make a dream come true, getting a shot of a black panther located in Africa!
Getting useful information from the local guides regarding the frequent passing of predators close to a river, I got the shot using the Wireless PIR Motion Sensor, the Weather-sealed Camera Housing, two flashes, and a lens setting around with100mm!”

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Photographer @_bushbuck skillfully captured this image of a majestic leopard in Kafue National Park, Zambia

“I photographed her near to Hook Bridge, Kafue National Park, Zambia. I'd found spoor a few days prior and tried my luck on a pinch point along an access road. There are 3 other shots from the sequence, but this one is my favorite. Her petite body and pink nose indicate that she's quite young (I'd say around 2.5-3 years old), but despite this she was quite bold in front of the camera, pausing for a second and even approaching the housing to inspect the shutter sounds.”

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"Photographer @panoslaskarakis captures the beauty

"Photographer @panoslaskarakis captures the beauty of wildlife and landscapes. With the use of camera traps, he achieved this captivating black and white rhino shot."

“Has been taken from the ground level in Kenya fields in front of a rhino group, put down very carefully with a team of local guides!

I used the Weather-sealed Camera Housing, 16mm lens, and a remote control from the vehicle, about 15m away!”

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"Photographer @lalawildlife, has been skillfully c

"Photographer @lalawildlife, has been skillfully capturing photographs of wildcats in the Indian jungles. Using camera traps, he captured this stunning image of a leopard."

“On a winter's night in rural Rajasthan, a Sub Adult Leopard stepped out of the darkness to grace my camera. I had been tracking this leopard and his brother, both on the verge of going their separate ways never to meet amicably again.

I've always dreamt of photographing a Big Cat with the stars in the background and though I'm certain to go and try to do this again, I'm very grateful to have been able to capture this image in my very first attempt!”

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Photographer @alyrenwildlife , based in Duvall, Wa

Photographer @alyrenwildlife , based in Duvall, Washington, has achieved success with camera trapping, capturing the diverse wildlife of the area, including cougars, bobcats, raccoons, and bears.

"Black bears, and bears in general, have always had something of a negative portrayal in popular culture. Archaic quips about bears in the woods 'wanting to eat you' were popular sentiments in my childhood days, and in those of my parents and grandparents. Unfortunately, these misconceptions have carried over to current generations despite all the evidence we have suggesting that black and brown bears would rather steer far away from humans.

In addition, we have seen an influx of people moving from well populated areas into more rural settings, which facilitates habitat loss for many species and increases the likelihood of negative predator/ human conflicts. Black bears in particular are susceptible to food conditioning, which occurs when bears find easily accessible anthropogenic foods such as unsecured trash, bird seed or livestock grains. These food conditioned bears begin to equate people with food, and are often killed for causing trouble or displaying aggressive behaviors.

I work on wildlife coexistence in rural and outdoor communities, and a large part of my approach to educating people on how to live and recreate alongside wildlife is by exposing them to the fascinating and seldom seen lives of wild animals. I do this through the use of camera traps, which allow me to capture unique behaviors that the average person has never seen before.

This nurturing of wonder and awe for wildlife has the potential to correct misconceptions as well as foster a sense of responsibility and action for conservation efforts going forward."

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Photographer @tuomasheinonenphotography embarked o

Photographer @tuomasheinonenphotography embarked on a camera trap project involving raccoon dogs, utilizing a thermal camera and a motion sensor.

“The observation of the end of the winter had taken me to one deserted house, where there seemed to be a settlement - not inside, but in the basement and under the house in the soil. This was the first project for me where I got to use the thermal camera in real action.

I sat for a couple of evenings, didn't succeed. However, with the thermal camera, it was nice to see that there could be some kind of possibility.

I brought a Canon R6 camera equipped with a bright 20mm f1.4 lens to the yard in good time and set it to automatic focus. Next to the motion sensor to control the camera. I disguised the camera so as not to attract attention, but at the same time knowing that the large front lens will still attract the raccoon's attention.

It was almost dark when the raccoons came out, this was the second night out of three that I used this tactic and the only one where I managed to get even a few pictures.”

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Photographer @heathholdenphoto accompanied some of

Photographer @heathholdenphoto accompanied some of the Grevy’s Zebra Trust rangers in Samburu County, Kenya.

Endangered Grevy’s zebras move through the plains of northern Kenya. There are only an estimated 2,400 remaining.

These rare zebras are dependent on humans, for now. Feeding wildlife is generally discouraged, but it may be the only way to help the endangered Grevy’s zebra survive drought.

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Photographer @pierre_feynie skillfully captured this image of a roe deer in the region of Dordogne, France.

“I found this tiny barn in early July and saw droppings on dirt and a diaper in straw. So I set up a photo trap for a few weeks. This roe deer came from time to time during the hottest hours to find freshness.
So one morning, with very hot weather forecast for the day, I installed the Camtraptions device. The roe deer has come, to my delight after two months of tracking.“

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Photographer @yaniktissera skillfully captured the

Photographer @yaniktissera skillfully captured the mesmerizing image of a leopard under the starlit sky.

“After four months of monitoring without any signs and information of an active poacher in the area, we were beginning to worry about the absence of the Leopard individuals @parrotfishcollective had recorded the previous year. Even though those individuals still haven’t appeared on our cameras, we were delighted to see a new female in the area.

She is old with a kink in her tail, torn ears, multiple scars and what appears to be mange on her neck and head. Yet, despite her appearance, she is bold and confident. It was as if she performed for the camera, providing multiple angles for this composition under the stars throughout a two-week period.

This image of her moving in the opposite direction to what I intended appeals to me - as if she is slinking away into the darkness of the night where she belongs…the darkness from where she came.”

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Photographer @wildlife_photography_bobbert, based

Photographer @wildlife_photography_bobbert, based in Germany, beautifully captured this moment of two fox cubs during the summer.

“I found the fox den on an early morning walk. So the next few weekends I spent with the fox cubs. I set up my camera trap during the night and day depending on the activity. There were a few different entrances to the den. The one in the picture fit best for my composition. I was waiting with my telephoto lens for the cubs to come out when two of them noticed the camera and were curious enough to approach it. My camera fired in just the right moment with both cubs in the shot and the cute posture of the first one.”

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Photographer Leandro Vitorino @bichosdospireneus h

Photographer Leandro Vitorino @bichosdospireneus has captured this picture in the Brazilian savanna of Goiás state.

"Young female puma (Puma concolor) elegantly showcasing herself on the 'catwalk' of our jungle studio, nestled in the heart of the secluded Pyrenees-Goiás region."

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Photographer @yaniktissera has skillfully captured

Photographer @yaniktissera has skillfully captured this striking image of a leopard:

“From the cloud forests of the central highlands to the arid corners of Sri Lanka's coastlines, leopards are a keystone species, playing an incomparable role in the food web across all of the ecosystems in which they occur.

Being the island's apex predator (the top of all food webs), their existence is paramount to the health and balance of the wild.

30 years ago, Dr Sriyanie Miththapala's research on molecular genetic variation proved that Sri Lanka's leopards are indeed a subspecies of its own; Panthera pardus kotiya. Being one of only two island-living leopards (the other being Panthera pardus melas, living on the island of Java, Indonesia), the importance of recognising it as an endemic subspecies allows for more effective, focused conservation planning.

Despite this recognition, Sri Lanka's leopards have been increasingly at risk from human population pressures, habitat loss, and indiscriminate snaring.
Statistics show that 104 (reported) human-induced leopard deaths have occurred to date since 2010, 58 of which being snaring incidents.

With economic and population pressures mounting, it is distressing to think of the knock-on effects that will be experienced by vulnerable ecosystems and the species that seek refuge within them.

Pictured here is a curious male navigating a well-worn game path that would ultimately lead to a water source.
He traverses this landscape of the southeast coastline in peace, coexisting with a small community of monks that share his forest home.

If we are to allow for the future of these animals, we must learn to coexist. Shared spaces that present minimum threats to the leopard will ensure healthy ecosystems with well functioning food webs and potential nature based tourism opportunities, if managed correctly.

At a time when the country is reeling from disaster, there has never been a more significant time to draw attention to and raise awareness for this jewel of the forest - an umbrella species integral for all aspects of the conservation of the island's wildlife.”

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Photographer Amy Spencer based in the US captured

Photographer Amy Spencer based in the US captured this beautiful image of a racoon with the new Camtraptions Trail Camera and two Camtraptions flashes.
It’s a great demonstration of the quality that is achievable with our new trail camera system. Amy had a bobcat visit the same site not long ago and hopes to photograph it with this new camera trap setup! 🤞🤞

More of Amy’s trail cam photography can be found over on SmugMug.

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Photographer @naturfolger has captured this captiv

Photographer @naturfolger has captured this captivating image of a Civet.

“During our visit in Kruger National Park in April 2022 we stayed in Sirheni Bushveld Camp for three nights. After the first night we realized tracks on the ground close to our house, but we could not identify them. First I thought it would be a gennet and I hoped that I could manage to make a few shots of this night active cat using my camera trap. I installed everything the in late afternoon, but nothing showed up during the following night. But in the next night I was lucky and I got very exited when I checked the camera. What I found was not what I expected: a civet! Much bigger then a gennet and looking like a mixture of raccoon, gennet and leopard.”

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Photographer @lynxtracker has been following lynxe

Photographer @lynxtracker has been following lynxes for years through the Jura mountains of Switzerland

“This cameratrap site was a little experiment. Just to test if the animals walk over the camera positioned on the ground or how they react... so here we have the answer.”

“The same lynx mother as last year shows me up also this year her 2 kittens in front of the cameratrap. While the mother passed the cam to quickly, the brave trolls were inspecting the camera more in detail.”

“To capture these elusive ghosts of the forest was allways my dream & the camera trap technology made it possible.”

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