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I photograph birds in a studio, which is set up in nature. My own photographic methods are at the center of my work. A key point when photographing birds is the proximity. I work together with scientists, who study birds and capture them with mist nets. My studio is close to the mist nets out in nature. After the photo shoot, I can easily release the birds simply by opening the studio netting that connects the studio to the camera.

I started photographing the Birds series in 2014 in Finland. The main shooting location has been the ornithological station in a nature reserve in the outer Hankoniemi archipelago. Recently I have also worked in other research stations in Italy, in Lake Baikal region in Russia and in Costa Rica.

More info: sannakannisto.com | Instagram | youtube.com

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Upupa Epops

Upupa Epops

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Jihana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've only seen one in my life. That thing was a right arrogant bastard. Was sitting in the middle of our driveway when we got home. Wouldn't fly away either, it was just casually strolling towards the house, sometimes looking back at us with disdain. My father and I were dying of laughter.

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My work is linked to the tradition of staged photography, portraiture and to the still-life tradition in visual art. I try to plan everything, for example, the branches and the lighting, so that I don’t have to change the setting during the shoot. As I photograph, I mostly remain calm in my place and react to what the bird is doing. Working with live birds is exciting and surprising. They are intelligent, mysterious creatures. The gaze of the animal is important in the images. I look at the bird and the bird looks at me. My images are both sharp and documentary, but at the same time theatrical and dreamlike. Photography – to me – is a powerful tool to show things. My aim is to work on a large scale so that people can see the birds like they never have seen them before. Images are full of details and visual enjoyment.

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Ochre-Bellied Flycatcher

Ochre-Bellied Flycatcher

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My work has long been influenced by my collaboration with scientists and my interest in observing nature. I’m fascinated by biodiversity and I want to highlight that in my work. The species I’m photographing are all suffering some form of endangerment. I'm concerned about the state of nature and about the decline of bird and insect species. 

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Days Of Departure

Days Of Departure

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Euphonia Imitates

Euphonia Imitates

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Ficedula Hypoleuca (The European Pied Flycatcher)

Ficedula Hypoleuca (The European Pied Flycatcher)

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Warm Front

Warm Front

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Spring Plumage (Eurasian Blue Tit)

Spring Plumage (Eurasian Blue Tit)

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Someone_from_the_Netherlands
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you have a wallpaper size of this picture, I love it (for instance 3840x1080, or 1920x1080)?

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Winds Blow South

Winds Blow South

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Sunflower

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Danish Susanne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this may be a Erithacus rubecula, it is called Rødkælk in Denmark and maybe C**k Robin in english

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Sporophila Corvina (The Variable Seedeater)

Sporophila Corvina (The Variable Seedeater)

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Babsevs
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like he's a Sergeant Major thats been caught in the middle of yelling out drill!

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Gentle Breeze From North-West

Gentle Breeze From North-West

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I am surprised at the everyday beauty of birds, by their subtle shades of greys and browns, and by their bright colours and the myriad of small details. The moment that I get to spend with each bird being photographed is magical".

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Motacillla Flava (Yellow Wagtail)

Motacillla Flava (Yellow Wagtail)

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Wood Warbler

Wood Warbler

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Muscicapa Striata

Muscicapa Striata

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Silent Spring

Silent Spring

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Phylloscopus Collybita

Phylloscopus Collybita

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