Linda Leman, My Cover Was Blown! (ANIMAL & NATURE 2024)

For me the toughest aspect of wildlife photography is getting close enough to your subject: birds fly off, reptiles vanish and insects can be elusive. When you do get close enough, you may see the moment they've 'clocked' you. And it's in that moment you hope you'll capture the connection...

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