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Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas's Image
Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas (Germany) steps into a wooded valley where the trees are cloaked in ivy and Jersey tiger moths.
It was a hot summer’s day on the Greek island of Paros when Alexis stepped into the cool shade. He had this exact image in mind, to show the scale of the spectacle in the dark undergrowth of this small forest.
Cool, sheltered sites like this are important for Jersey tiger moths from the eastern Mediterranean. Here, they cluster in vast numbers to overcome the summer heat before resuming their lifecycle activities.
Behind the lens
Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas
Germany
Alexis has been fascinated by nature for as long as he can remember. This interest really took off during the Covid-19 lockdown when he spent almost every day observing and documenting the wildlife in his neighbourhood. Having been active on the community science platform iNaturalist for some time, he ended up coordinating the Berlin City Nature Challenge in 2021 and has continued to organise the event every year since then. Throughout this time, Alexis’ interest in nature photography and particularly macro photography has steadily grown.
Image details
- Panasonic Lumix G91
- Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 lens
- 1/20 at f8 • ISO 400 • Nikon SB-900 Speedlight flash • Cygnustech diffuser
- Paros, Greece
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