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Jasper Doest's Image
Nsenene swarms can be difficult to predict, and Jasper felt lucky to have captured this sky full of insects.
He photographed a man replacing a halogen lamp used to lure them into traps. The 400-watt mercury bulbs emit blindingly bright light to attract the insects, but can also pose health risks to those who work around them.
Behind the lens
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
- Canon EOS R
- 16–35mm f2.8 III lens
- 1/125 sec at f4 (+0.3 e/v) • ISO 1600
- Kyazanga, Uganda
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