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Imre Potyó's Image
Lying in the ivy beside the Danube River in early spring, Imre felt transported back to an ancient time. A sea of delicate blue scilla flowers scented the air. In this in-camera double-exposure image, he created a soft close-up impression of a flower and then artfully combined it with the fine petals of another bloom.
National parks like the Danube-Ipoly National Park preserve ancient woodland habitats and protect them from deforestation for agriculture or urban development. Over time, these precious forests have built up a rich diversity of wildlife and plants – such as the scilla – that may not naturally thrive in any other habitat.
Behind the lens
Imre Potyó
Hungary
Imre is an environmental researcher and nature photographer. He works as an environmental educator at the Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate. Through his pictures, lectures, articles, columns and guided tours, he’s brought many people closer to nature. Imre searches for new subjects that have never been seen before or that have only been partially captured. He loves close-ups with wide angles, bold perspectives and macro photography.
Image details
- Nikon D90
- 50mm f1.8 lens
- extension tube • 1/640 sec at f1.8 • ISO 250
- Danube-Ipoly National Park, Hungary
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