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Karine Aigner's Image
Karine Aigner (USA) documents the annual hunting competitions in Texas, USA.
Hats and fur cuffs for boots made from the pelts of bobcats and coyotes are arranged for a marketing shoot.
In Texas, bobcats and coyotes are not classed as ‘fur‑bearing’ by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which means hunters can sell them to traders.
Behind the lens
Karine Aigner
USA
Karine is an award-winning photojournalist who captures visual stories that explore the relationships between humans and the animal world. Her work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, Audubon, The New York Times, Nature Conservancy Magazine, The Guardian, WWF and BBC Wildlife. In 2022, Karine became the fifth woman in 58 years to ever win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title.
Image details
- Sony α7R III
- 35mm f2.8 lens
- 1/6400 at f2.8 • ISO 1600
- San Angelo, Texas, USA
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