A stoat sits up and observes its territory as it blends perfectly into a snowy landscape in Belgium.
Michel had been looking for stoats in the snow for many years.
The magic of snowfall fascinates Michel every winter. He wanted to take a photograph that showed how the stoats blend in with the whiteness of the landscape.
He’d seen a few in Switzerland but never in his native Belgium. Then, finally his dream came true.
He lay in the snow with a white camouflage net covering all but his lens.
This curious stoat came out of its snowy hole and sat up from time to time, observing its territory just before setting off to hunt.
Belgium
Michel's passion for nature began as a child growing up in the beautiful surroundings of a small village in Belgium. He started taking pictures as a teenager. His photography is guided by the emotions that the natural world evokes in him. By photographing animals in their environment, he hopes to help raise awareness of the beauty of nature and the importance of conservation.
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