Berries for the fieldfares

Joël Brunet's Image

A flock of fieldfares gathered in a tree in Bugey, eastern France.

The berries provided the only source of food during this particularly harsh winter.


Behind the lens

Joël Brunet

Joël Brunet

France

Joël has been a professional photographer and film-maker for the past 25 years. He has exhibited his work at many festivals, is regularly published in magazines and has received awards in several international competitions.

Image details

  • Canon EOS 70D
  • Sigma 120–300mm f2.8 lens
  • 1/1600 sec at f4.0
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