Category

Birdlife

Location

Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Gear

Nikon D4 & Nikkor 600mm f4

Description

During the cold winter months, Whooper Swans congregate in the relative warmth provided by thermal springs around the lake shore. By getting low on the ice, with a wide aperture, it was possible to single out one bird, with the swans behind, partially obscured in the rising steam.

Photographer

Ben Penson

Social Media

Instagram: ben_penson

Twitter: BenPP2015

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