What does it take to film wildlife 4,500 meters above sea level? For herder-turned-photographer Choegyab, it means trekking across Tibet's Nyanpo Yuzee region – a sanctuary for nearly 100 endangered black-necked cranes – to document nature's most delicate moments. 🦢
Choegyab's lens recently focused on a crane couple raising their chick, capturing 'the ballet of survival' in this harsh yet breathtaking environment. ❄️ Fun fact: These cranes perform synchronized 'dances' to strengthen pair bonds – think 'Step Up' meets Planet Earth'!
\"You move like the wind, think like the ice,\" Choegyab says of filming at oxygen-starved altitudes. His secret? Combining ancient herding knowledge with modern tech to get closer than ever to the elusive birds. 📡
This isn't just pretty footage – it's crucial conservation work. The black-necked crane (listed as Vulnerable by IUCN) faces habitat challenges, making Choegyab's documentation vital for researchers. 🌱
