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There is something especially captivating about wildlife photography when it manages to feel both intimate and untamed at the same time. In the work of Finnish nature photographer Ian Granström, who shares his images on Instagram under the name photosysse, those fleeting moments in the natural world are turned into portraits full of personality, calm, and quiet wonder. Whether he is photographing a fox, a tiny bird, or a curious squirrel, each image invites viewers to pause and look a little closer.

What makes these photos so engaging is the way they strike a balance between beauty and spontaneity. Some feel playful, some feel almost tender, and others capture the kind of eye contact that makes an animal seem unexpectedly expressive. Together, they offer a glimpse into the charm of Nordic wildlife and the patience it takes to photograph it well.

Scroll down to explore a selection of Ian Granström’s animal photography and see the wild through his lens, and vote on your favorites.

More info: Instagram | photosysse.myshopify.com

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GalPalAl
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7 months ago

beautiful

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    Great pic!!

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    SQUIRREL!!!

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    Judy Reynolds
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    7 months ago

    Fantastic action shot!

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    Sweet dreams!

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    PurrfectLife
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    7 months ago

    So beautiful and peaceful.

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    He's behind me isn't he.

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    Go ahead; make my day!

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    Wait for me!

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    Pfffft

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    Heather Meserve
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    7 months ago

    Awesomeness I have hundreds of pictures of my white tail deer, im alittle obsessed with mine hahahaha

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    Owl be darned!

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    Daisydaisy
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    7 months ago

    What sort of animal is this? Is it a raccoon?

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    Whiskers
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    7 months ago

    Cuuute!

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    He's in a pretty precarious position!

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    I love deer and these two posed so nicely for the camera!

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    7 months ago

    Big yawn! 🥱

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    Those ears are hilarious!

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    Whiskers
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    7 months ago

    Who you???

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    Ratatosk!

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    Whiskers
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    7 months ago

    Bullfinch. Love them.

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    What a pretty picture they make!

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    Did you hear about what Nancy said?

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    Oh my, aren't they funny looking

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    Whiskers
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    7 months ago (edited)

    Go away! I neeed my nap!

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    Mike Rodrick
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    7 months ago

    Permission to land granted.

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    Vicki Perizzolo
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    7 months ago

    I love cedar waxwings..so beautiful

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    Those ears again!

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    A moosing maze! I mean amazing moose!

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    PurrfectLife
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    7 months ago

    Smart side eye.

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    nomnomborkbork
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    7 months ago

    The crows vs the hawks. Happens all the time in my backyard.

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    PurrfectLife
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    7 months ago

    For a minute I thought the ladybug had giant legs.

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    Write its name split into its 2 words, and i bet one will be censored by the censor bot! : wood, p****r

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    That ice DOES look cold on the feet!

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    Nikolaj Christensen
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    7 months ago

    An uplifting Crane photo!

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago

    Looks like he's got a snack!