2020 CPoY finalist, Florian Ledoux 2 - Oceanographic

Finalist Conservation Photographer of the Year

Florian Ledoux Norway

80°8'12.0723" N 28°1'30.0876" E

Walruses huddle on a small patch of land, northeast of Svalbard. With the continued loss of stable sea ice due to climate change, walrus populations are at risk. The species feeds in shallow water, where sea ice plays a critical role in sustaining a healthy food web. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

BEHIND THE LENS

Florian Ledoux France

ABOUT THE IMAGE

Drone: DJI Phantom 4 Pro
Taken while on expedition
Mid-morning
High clouds, light wind, good visibility

Florian is an award-winning wildlife photographer who works in the polar regions. He started his photographic career in the French Navy as a photo reporter. His passion for nature and later the high Arctic led him to pursue personal projects and his dreams of using his love for nature to document the polar regions. By using drones, Florian aspires to bring a new perspective to life in these remote places.