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Lubin Godin's Image
Lubin Godin (France) finds himself in mist-shrouded mountains with two silhouetted ibex.
Lubin spotted the Alpine ibex resting above a sea of clouds during an early morning climb.
As the mist rose and the sun broke over the crags, he retraced his steps to capture this ethereal moment before the fog thickened and the light faded.
Native to Europe, the species was hunted close to extinction in the early 1800s.
Thanks to protection and reintroduction efforts, ibex now roam large areas of the Alps.
However, a rapidly changing climate may hinder their survival, as food can be scarce during breeding season.
Behind the lens
Lubin Godin
France
Lubin was born in a relatively unspoiled corner of Haute-Savoie, France. As a child he would remain motionless for a long time, observing the little creatures in his garden and soon asked for a camera to photograph them. He got his first compact camera at the age of seven then borrowed his parents’ old SLR before getting his own equipment. Lubin spends as much time as possible in the mountains admiring the landscapes and animals.
Image details
- Canon EOS R7
- 100–400mm f4.5–5.6 lens at 140mm
- 1/640 at f8 • ISO 100
- Col de la Colombière, Haute-Savoie, France
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