The arctic island of Hornoya is home to thousands of seabirds during the breeding season. When the birds return in March, snowstorms are a frequent occurence, and although photographing in such extreme conditions is challenging, it also provides a wonderful opportunity to make unique images that illustrate this often harsh environment. When this Shag landed in front of me during a particularly heavy snowstorm, I was awarded a wonderful opportunity to make this artistic portrait.
2024-03-29T15:36:46
1/800s
180mm
Flash did not fire