Where Water Once Was
Dozens of caimans lie motionless in a shrinking mud pool, awaiting the return of the rains in the heart of the Pantanal at the peak of the dry season.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
20253rd Place
Overall Contest Winner
Gold
Aerial
Professional
Where Water Once Was
Dozens of caimans lie motionless in a shrinking mud pool, awaiting the return of the rains in the heart of the Pantanal at the peak of the dry season.
About Artist
Octavio Campos Salles
I’m a Brazilian wildlife photographer with a deep passion for capturing nature—particularly in the Pantanal, Atlantic Rainforest, and southern Chile. My work focuses on telling visual stories of elusive species like jaguars, pumas, and rare birds in their natural habitats. I also run Pantanal Photo Tours, a company specialized in wildlife photo tours to Brazil and Chile.
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Octavio Campos Salles | 2025 Color Photo Contest | 3rd Place Winner | Professional
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