Fishing in the Amazon: the forest can hold many secrets

Amazon expeditions
Amazon expeditions © Arnaud Lachasseigne

During my many expeditions to the Amazon, I've been able to observe many species, and I've been lucky enough to photograph most of them.

An animal paradise

The jungle is a world in its own right, and you have to experience it to understand it. During our many expeditions to these hostile corners that have become our paradise, I've been lucky enough to observe many animal species, each as beautiful as the next. Most of them photographed by my partner.

While I was trying to find a spot of water to fish or watch the tucunarés, she was trying to find moments to capture, making wonderful memories...

Through his eyes, I was able to discover incredible flora and fauna, and while my eyes were mainly on the spots and peacock bass, his were on places I couldn't see, like this pretty little frog so well hidden.

It took a certain amount of patience to get some of the shots, including the one above, and each photo you're about to see is either the fruit of long minutes or hours spent wandering the wild, humid jungle, or pure chance.

Even back at the inn, there was always something to see, like this magnificent photo of a praying mantis, a fascinating insect. With its front legs bent as if it were praying. Look at its large compound eyes, which allow it to spot the slightest movement!

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful shots taken during our stay, a small boa constrictor peacefully skirting a tree stump while sunbathing. Luckily, we were nearby to immortalize the moment.

To conclude, I'd say that taking wildlife photos while fishing is no mean feat. That's why it's important to have someone by your side who can look where you're not necessarily looking. All the same, we were lucky enough to come across a multitude of different species, and each time, get more than convincing shots.

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