Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe is an intimate and upbeat series that offers unique insights on nature, cultures, environmental issues, and the new realm of digital photography.
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Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, Kimberley, Australia – Symmetry and color attracted the photographer to this shot of a Australian darter drying its wings in the sun.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS lens, f/8 at 1/60 second, 2x extender
The Bungle Bungles, Arnhemland, Northern Territories, Australia – Early morning light in the Bungle Bungle area in Northwest Australia reveals the intricate shapes of the rock formations.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF70-200mm lens f/2.8 at 1/80 second
The Bungle Bungles, Arnhemland, Northern Territories, Australia – A rock arch is illuminated in the Northwest Territory of Australia. Using a polarizer helps to retain the rich red and green colors in the scene.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 70-200mm lens, f/2.8 at 1/400 second, polarizer
Mt. Borradaile region, Arnhemland, Northern Territories, Australia – A long exposure recreates this dramatic scene. A brush fire illuminates the understory while pinpoint stars are seen in the night sky.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 16-35mm lens, f/5 at 10 seconds
Mt. Borradaile region, Arnhemland, Northern Territories, Australia – The use of the teleconverter provides a frame for an intimate portrait of this saltwater crocodile.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS lens, f/7.1 at 1/800 second, 1.4 extender
Elcho Island, Australia – By exposing for the sky in the background, Art retains the deep hues of the sand and flames while silhouetting the figures of these Australian Aboriginal dancers.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 16-35mm lens f/2.8L lens, f/3.5 at 1/100 second
Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia – Art is filmed by Field Director Karel Bauer as he enters a large cave near Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
Canon 5D, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens, f/4 at 1/60 second
Purnululu National Park, Australia – Field Director Karel Bauer surveys the land as the sun sets on the Bungle Bungles (rock formations).
Canon 5D, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens, f/14 at 1/25 second
Mt. Borradaile region, Arnhemland, Northern Territories, Australia – A slow-moving brush fire provides the perfect opportunity for Art to shoot dramatic nighttime photographs.
Canon 5D, Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L lens, f/8 at 20 seconds
Mt. Borradaile region, Arnhemland, Northern Territories, Australia – Art and his field guides explore the wetlands.
Canon 5D, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, f/5.6 at 1/200 second
Elcho Island, Australia – Working with the Australian Aboriginal art community on Elcho Island, Art photographs ladies who weave and color baskets using natural pigments.
Canon 5D, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, f/5.6 at 1/250 second
Elcho Island, Australia – Art and Field Director Karel Bauer photograph Australian Aboriginal dancers.
Canon 5D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens, f/2.8 at 1/50 second