Attending to George

Jasper Doest's Image

George the flamingo is being given antibiotics after being found with a broken wing following a suspected dog attack.

With the help of Bob, his rehabilitation is easier, as the fellow flamingo provides a soothing presence. Most rescued flamingos take up to a week to adapt to their new surroundings, yet George was settled within days.


Behind the lens

Jasper Doest

Jasper Doest

The Netherlands

Jasper is a photographer who creates stories that explore the relationship between humans and nature. He’s a contributing photographer for National Geographic Magazine, a Senior Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers and a WWF Netherlands Ambassador.

Image details

  • Leica M10
  • 21mm f3.4 lens
  • 1/45 sec at f11  •   ISO 800
  • Julianadorp, Curaçao
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