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Six episodes. Six lessons.
From the studio to Utah, Costa Rica, Namibia, Morocco and Tenerife. Short vertical episodes, with a lesson in every destination.
IceMonkey / The series
IceMonkey, the series.
While José travels, his avatar looks after the studio. Dry humour about nature photography, with a lesson in every episode. In English with Spanish subtitles.
The episodes
All the episodes.
Episode 1 · The studio
The Armchair
José leaves on his next trip and puts the avatar in charge of the studio. Only one rule: don't sit in his chair.
Episode 2 · Utah
Mesa Arch
Two hundred photographers, one photo. Lesson one: if you can't beat the crowd, be in their photo.
Episode 3 · Costa Rica
Alive with colour
A rainbow-billed toucan and a photographer who isn't quite fast enough. Lesson one: in wildlife, the model chooses the photographer.
Episode 4 · Namibia
Kolmanskop
An abandoned diamond town, a sunbeam and a photographer who waited a little too long for the light. Lesson one: in Namibia, don't wait too long.
Episode 5 · Morocco
Virgin dunes
Merzouga at sunrise, dunes untouched for a thousand years… almost. Lesson one: shoot first, walk later.
Episode 6 · Tenerife
Magical mist
The ancient laurel forest of Anaga and a lot of patience. Lesson one: patience is good. A smoke machine is faster.
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