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Connor Stefanison's Image
On the nest, great northern divers can be nervous, so Connor waded into the lake closer every day, increasing this female’s trust.
On one visit she even laid a second egg. ‘I spent a few days waiting for the right light and earning more trust.’ Connor wanted to capture the intimacy of the nest in the lake setting, so used a wide-angle, with his camera (camouflaged) on remote. ‘It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the best I’ve ever had.’
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
- 16-35mm f2.8 lens at 16mm
- 0.3 sec at f20 • ISO 100 • Canon 580 EX II flash + built-in diffuser and white card
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