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Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Florian Ledoux Svalbard, Norway

78°36'42.7"N 15°07'42.0"E

The Grinch, a polar bear with a distinctive character, rests. Ledoux explains: “She had a predictable routine. Each evening she would wake up, stretch, make her way to the ice edge and chase walruses off the ice. That night her playful spirit extended to the birds which she chased with boundless energy, running around simply for the joy of it. As dusk settled in, The Grinch decided it was time to hunt. Leaving the ice behind, she would head towards the hills, where her keen senses guided her to track reindeer. Within a few hours, she typically caught her reindeer, ensuring she had a substantial meal before resting. Satisfied and full, she would find a quiet spot to sleep, only to wake up the next evening and repeat her routine.”

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024, FLOLED27

Florian Ledoux France

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Site accessed with snowmobile
  • Taken with a drone
  • Late evening

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.

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Collective Portfolio Award

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ExplorationPhotographer of the Year

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2020 Antarctica

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