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ISO 1600 — 50 mm — ƒ1.8 — 1/80 s

Canon R6 Mark III + RF 50 mm ƒ1.8 STM
A tabby-and-white cat lies with its front paws resting on a blue book. The cat looks directly at the camera with calm, green eyes. The book cover shows a paraglider in a bright sky with clouds. Visible text on the book reads: “LE MANUEL DU VOL LIBRE – PARAPENTE”

Pine Warbler

ISO 6400 — 400 mm — ƒ8 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A small yellow songbird perches on a thin tree branch, surrounded by pine needles and textured bark. The bird’s feathers are bright yellow with light streaking, and it faces slightly upward as if singing or listening. The background is softly blurred with green and brown tones, creating a peaceful forest setting.

Val d’Isère

ISO 32 — 77 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1/619 s

iPhone 14 Pro Telephoto Camera
A rugged, sunlit mountain cliff rises sharply under a deep blue sky. The rock face is textured with warm tones of tan, gray, and rust. Patches of snow cling to ledges and slopes, with small evergreen trees scattered across the snowy lower sections. The overall scene feels crisp and bright, highlighting the contrast between the rocky cliff and the smooth snow.

Track

ISO 100 — 73 mm — ƒ4 — 1/160 s

Canon R7 + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
A racetrack curb painted in alternating red and white stripes is covered with scattered brown autumn leaves. The curb curves gently alongside a smooth gray track bordered by a white wall on the left. The fallen leaves create a textured, seasonal look across both the curb and the pavement.

Eurasian Jay

ISO 6400 — 800 mm — ƒ11 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 800 mm ƒ11 IS STM
A eurasion jay with soft pinkish-brown feathers, a black eye patch, and bright blue patterned wing markings perches on a weathered wooden fence. The bird faces left with its head turned slightly toward the camera. The background is blurred in green and brown tones, creating a calm outdoor setting.

Sunflower

ISO 800 — 400 mm — ƒ8 — 1/640 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A single bright yellow sunflower stands tall in the center of a blurred green field. Its round brown center faces the camera, surrounded by vibrant petals. The background is soft and out of focus, filled with other sunflowers and foliage.

Banded Demoiselle

ISO 2000 — 300 mm — ƒ9 — 1/500 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A close-up of a metallic blue-green damselfly perched on a curved blade of grass. Its delicate, dark blue wings are folded upright along its back, showing fine vein details. The background is a soft blur of green with hints of pink from nearby plants, highlighting the insect’s vivid colors and slender body.

Squirrel

ISO 100 — 200 mm — ƒ4 — 1/640 s

Canon R7 + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
A gray squirrel perched on a tree branch holds a nut in its mouth. Its bushy tail curves upward as it pauses on the lichen-covered bark, with a soft, out-of-focus background of bare branches and cloudy sky.

Great Tit

ISO 4000 — 150 mm — ƒ6.3 — 1/1250 s

Canon R7 + RF-S 18–150 mm ƒ3.5–6.3 IS STM
A great tit with yellow underparts, a black head, white cheek patches, and grey wings stands on a mossy tree branch. The bird holds a small green caterpillar in its beak. It is surrounded by lush green leaves, with soft, natural light filtering through the foliage.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

ISO 1000 — 77 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1/40 s

iPhone 15 Pro Telephoto Camera
Rows of brightly colored plastic chairs—red, blue, yellow, green, and purple—are arranged in a conference space at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The chairs sit beneath a sweeping, curved ceiling made of warm-toned, textured panels. The vibrant colors create a striking contrast against the soft, earthy backdrop, giving the space an energetic and playful atmosphere.

Big & Small

ISO 1600 — 400 mm — ƒ8 — 1/1600 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A large brown-and-white hawk soars against a clear blue sky with its wings spread wide, showing detailed feather patterns. A much smaller dark bird flies in the distance above it, appearing as a silhouette.

Orange Tabby

ISO 1250 — 200 mm — ƒ4 — 1/250 s

Canon R7 + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
A fluffy orange tabby cat sits upright on green grass scattered with autumn leaves. The cat faces the camera with a calm, slightly serious expression. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the cat as the central focus.

Call Me

ISO 160 — 125 mm — ƒ6.3 — 1/200 s

Canon R7 + RF-S 18–150 mm ƒ3.5–6.3 IS STM
A person wearing red sweat pants and a white T-shirt that reads “Call Me” in red letters stands beside a bicycle on a riverside path. They face away from the camera, looking toward the river Seine, a bridge in front of a park full of green trees, and the distant skyline of modern high-rise buildings that is La Défense. The railing in front of them is covered in colorful graffiti and posters.

Blue Jay

ISO 1250 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A close-up of a blue jay perched on a curved metal bar against a soft green, out-of-focus background. The bird’s blue, white, and black feathers are clearly detailed; he's tilting his head slightly to the side while gripping the bar with his claws.

Toward the Sea

ISO 100 — 150 mm — ƒ6.3 — 1/100 s

Canon R7 + RF-S 18–150 mm ƒ3.5–6.3 IS STM
A person wearing a patterned green shirt, yellow pants, and a straw hat walks barefoot on a sandy beach toward the blue sea. Several yellow buoys float in the water, and a white boat is anchored offshore under a clear sky.

Long-Tailed Tit

ISO 3200 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/2000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A small, long-tailed tit with soft gray and white plumage perches on a lichen-dusted branch against a blurred green background. The bird faces forward, looking slightly down on us; its eyes are outlined bright red.