ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata) landing on its nesting pond where the young one waits eagerly for the food delivery. (photographed from a hide taking the necessary precautions against disturbance)

AUTHOR
professional wildlife photographer since 2005;
founding member of the www.birdphoto.fi bird;
wildlife photography since 1988;
MSc in Economics and Business 1987;
born in Helsinki in 1960

Multi-award winning photographer and author, Markus Varesvuo is a professional wildlife photographer specialized in birds of the Western Palearctic, especially his native north. The foundation of his work is an extensive library of images: the species, the different ages and plumages, the behaviour, the habitats.

In addition, Markus explores nature and wildlife photography through birds by chasing the variations in light, angle, background.

He has made over ten books, in nine language editions; he has exhibitions in Finland and abroad and gives talks in nature festivals and other events.

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