Teacher-Bird

Jasper Doest's Image

As a charity ambassador, Bob has a busy schedule and often accompanies Odette to schools to help educate children about their local wildlife and the importance of conserving their natural habitat.

By inspiring future generations, Odette hopes to plant a seed for future wildlife conservation.


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 M-P
  • 35mm f2 lens
  • 1/125 sec at f6.8  •   ISO 1600
  • A.E. Goiloschool, Julianadorp, Curacao
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