It was a clear, starry night, exactly what Connor had hoped for, with barely any moonlight.
It was so dark that framing the mountain goats was ‘a matter of guesswork’. Connor had camped for three days, to allow the goats to get used to his presence. In fact, they were so accustomed to him that one brushed past as he was photographing another. Mountain goats are nimble animals that live most of the time on steep cliffs, away from predators. Their powerful forelimbs allow them to climb or brake, while their hooves can squeeze like pincers to grasp irregularly shaped rock.
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.
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