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Opayastin

  • Photographer
    Dorota Senechal
  • Agency / Studio
    Bdk Photography

"Opayastin" means "Great Wind" in the Cree language. Far away from any settlements and any human presence, with the help of Native American Indians, I explored by sled on the snow, during several weeks, one of the most pristine, remote and wilderness places in Far North Canada in winter, in quest for wild grey wolves. Never hunted, the wolves have no fear of humans. When we finally found them, they came to me by curiosity, at a distance of few meters only, allowing me to take some incredible close-ups of wolves in the wild, without any hide or baits.

Polish-American, living now in France, multi-awarded in different international photography contests. Professionnal wildlife photographer and great traveler, I am travelling all over the world with my husband, trying to capture the wonders and the beauties, but also the fragility of our Planet. In nature, and specially in arctic and cold places, this is where I like to be, and this is where I can express my creativity. Each reportage is always beginning by a careful preparation and study of the species to photograph, their behaviors and places to explore. This is when the dream begins ...

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