My favorite photograph out of all ninety is probably (although it is almost impossible to choose out of so many beautiful and moving photos) the shot of the wolf chasing after the ravens. I love that it is so full of energy; it is charged with a playful, vibrant spirit. This emphasis on the energy of life is elevated by the simplicity of the shapes - the ravens are fuzzy silhouettes, and the wolf is sharper but still softened. Brandenburg used a fast shutter speed to capture the motion of the wolf and ravens, and a slightly wide aperture to make the wolf the center of the focus. The wolf is also about a third from the edge of the frame.
I think he chose to limit himself to one photograph every day because it would force him to appreciate everything. When he could only choose one subject and he had twenty-four hours to find it, he had to look at everything - because what if he took the photo too soon, and then saw the perfect shot moments later? It was a reflective, almost meditative experience. It led him to be more observant and more patient, and more connected with the pace of the natural world.
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