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CONNECTION GOLD AWARD WINNER ñ Amit Eshel. Israel. Prize: £500.
Image Title: Lessons for Life
Subject: Patagonia Puma Puma concolor
This beautiful female Puma is looking for prey from a high vantage point while her playful cubs are learning through imitation.

I spent a week tracking this Puma family, comprising a mother and four cubs, in Patagonia, Chile. These incredible wild cats where completely calm in my presence, and accepted me into their world and allowed me to capture some special moments.
The Puma of Patagonia, once almost hunted to extinction, has made a phenomenal comeback in the last few decades thanks to safeguarding measures. This is an example of conservation and coexistence with a wild cat that is persecuted and misunderstood in other parts of the Americas.
Equipment and Settings: Canon EOS 1DX mark II with Canon EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM lens. Focal length 381mm; 1/1,250 second; f/4; ISO 640.
Website address: www.amiteshel.com
Instagram: @siberianart

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