Michel was looking for foxes when he came across this tree. Initially drawn by its high-contrast, graphic look, he stopped to admire its dark branches, dusted white by a recent blizzard. Looking closer he spotted a solitary carrion crow. Realising the bird’s potential in his picture, Michel framed it centrally, creating an image of simplicity in black and white.
Carrion crows are among the most intelligent and adaptable birds. Although they are often quite fearless, they can be wary of humans. They are usually found alone or in pairs, but do occasionally form flocks. They have the ability to learn useful behaviours, such as dropping hard-shelled prey such as snails from a height to break them to get at the tasty food within.
Belgium
Michel's passion for nature began as a child growing up in the beautiful surroundings of a small village in Belgium. He started taking pictures as a teenager. His photography is guided by the emotions that the natural world evokes in him. By photographing animals in their environment, he hopes to help raise awareness of the beauty of nature and the importance of conservation.
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