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Photography winner, 17, planned ‘dream shot’ for three years

A 17-year-old photographer who waited three years to capture the perfect action shot has scooped the top title in a wildlife photography competition.

Maksym Breus said he spent more than 200 hours studying birds before taking a “dream shot” of a hobby brandishing its talons ready to pounce on a dragonfly over water at Redgrave and Lopham Fen, on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, near Diss.

His dedication has seen him win Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s (NWT) annual contest, with his image one of 12 winning photographs to be featured in its 2027 calendar.

“After more than 200 hours spent observing, the delight of achieving my dream shot was absolutely indescribable,” he said.

“For three years I’ve attempted to capture a legendary shot of a hobby chasing a dragonfly.

“For me, wildlife photography was never just about showing an animal, I want to show people the behaviour, story and fleeting moments that make each encounter special.”


BBC News

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