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Connor Stefanison's Image
Three black dots – one beak, two eyes – were what Connor was looking for: a ptarmigan in full winter plumage.
At 3,000 metres in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, he and his friend, kitted out in mountain gear and snowshoes, finally spotted them. Connor composed his shot, anticipating that the bird would carry on walking into the frame. By placing it at the edge of the frame, the ptarmigan became a hidden bonus in a beautiful snow scene.
Behind the lens
Connor Stefanison
Canada
Living in British Columbia in Canada, Connor has first-hand experience of the wilderness, and his photography draws on the knowledge he has gained through a life spent outdoors. Since taking up photography in 2008, Connor has worked as a photographic instructor and photojournalist. He holds a biology degree in ecology, conservation, and evolution from Simon Fraser University.
Image details
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- 70-200mm f2.8 lens at 150mm
- 1/125 sec at f7.1
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