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We’re excited to share some of the newest photos captured by Ossi Saarinen, a talented photographer from Espoo, Finland. In the past, we’ve featured some of his remarkable work showcasing wildlife in its most authentic moments. From playful foxes to tranquil birds, Ossi’s photography beautifully captures the raw charm and wonder of animals in their natural habitats.

We reached out to Ossi and asked him a few questions to learn more about his work. The photographer shared which species he enjoys capturing in his images the most: “My favorite species to photograph at the moment is the Eurasian lynx. It’s a very rarely seen, rare, shy and elusive animal that has always fascinated me. I’ve been lucky to see them several times but I still spend all possible time searching for them. 99% of the time is searching or waiting and only 1% is actually seeing and photographing.”

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When asked about the challenges he faces while photographing animals in their natural habitats, Saarinen responded: “The biggest challenge for me nowadays is finding the animals. As I’m focusing more on rarely seen species, it requires a lot of time and patience to get any footage of them. My passion for nature and the animals is so big that I never feel bored of trying and I don’t feel disappointed even when I don’t find anything. I know that the more effort I have for some goal, the better it feels when I finally succeed.”

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    A fox captured mid-air by a Finnish photographer in a raw moment, leaping above another animal in a grassy area.

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    Peppy
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going to make a joke about air guitar, then I noticed the raccoon

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    The photographer continued: “Another challenge is often the conditions. I go out in any possible weather. The temperature may drop to -30 degrees Celsius, and to be able to spend hours or days in nature, I must be well prepared. Any weather can be survived with the right gear, but even well prepared, it still often gets cold, wet and uncomfortable.”

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    The Finnish photographer also shared more about a significant experience he had while photographing wildlife: “My most memorable moment in nature happened last spring when I was sitting in the forest, waiting for a lynx to appear in a nearby field. Suddenly the lynx was standing right behind me, the distance being at closest only 6 meters. The lynx didn’t seem to be scared of me at all. It was something that I didn’t think would ever happen.”

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    Close-up photo of a lynx by Finnish photographer, capturing its intense gaze and natural beauty.

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    Finally, we asked Ossi to share the message he hopes his photography conveys to people about the natural world: “Through my work, I want to inspire people to spend more time in nature and to observe and learn about it. And when people learn about nature, I believe they will also respect it more and want to protect it. I want people to realize that if we want to enjoy nature in the future as well, we have to stop destroying it.”

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    Finnish photographer captures a seal resting on a rock in a natural setting.

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    Lynx perched on a mossy hill captured by Finnish photographer during golden hour.

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, it's official. I've seen so many lynxes now (or the same one multiple times) that I now want my own personal spirit lynx.

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    Animals captured by Finnish photographer in a forest at dawn, silhouettes of deer visible in the misty blue scenery.

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    Young fox captured by Finnish photographer, sitting in a natural setting with wooden background.

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    Upstaged75
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a pair of foxes that live on our property and last year they had 5 kits. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen!

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    Seabird standing on a rock in the rain, captured by a Finnish photographer.

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    Silhouette of an animal in a misty sunrise, captured by a Finnish photographer.

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    Two moose in a misty field captured by a Finnish photographer, showcasing animals in their raw moments.

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