Only a couple weeks remain in National Geographic magazine's International Photo Contest, and below Ian Kelsall describes how he took this photo (and one of the standout entries this week) in Brazil.
"On my second day visiting the astounding Iguazu falls on the Brazilian side I was forced to change to my telephoto lens as my wide angle had been damaged by the water vapour," he says. "In had rained solid for 10 days prior to my arrival and so the falls were at their most spectacular. Standing on the elevated viewing platform I was able to shoot this school group who stood transfixed, emphasizing the incredible size of the falls."
For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site. The International Photo Contest ends October 31st, so submit your favorite images in the People, Places, and Nature categories now.
"On my second day visiting the astounding Iguazu falls on the Brazilian side I was forced to change to my telephoto lens as my wide angle had been damaged by the water vapour," he says. "In had rained solid for 10 days prior to my arrival and so the falls were at their most spectacular. Standing on the elevated viewing platform I was able to shoot this school group who stood transfixed, emphasizing the incredible size of the falls."For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site. The International Photo Contest ends October 31st, so submit your favorite images in the People, Places, and Nature categories now.
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Probably, one of the most beautiful places in Brazil.
Hello,
just a small correction: the name is Iguaçu, not Iguazu. The 'ç' is pronounced just like the 's' in "sorry".
Wow, that's an incredible photo. It looks like fun to stand on the platform where the group of schoolchildren are standing!
A few others and I, all admirers of falls, recently put together a guide to some of the world's most incredible waterfalls. You can check it out here:
http://www.nextstop.com/guide/PrhDUPGNya8/waterfalls-around-the-world/
Nice photo you have here, this place is a good destination for gap year travel. Amazing water falls you really show the beauty of the Iguazu.