SUMMARY
Photographer David Gibbon captured a close-up portrait of an Arctic fox in northwest Iceland's Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, enduring extreme conditions of -22°C winds and blowing snow. He used a Canon EOS-1D X full-frame DSLR with a 150-600mm lens, adjusting ISO and shutter speed to freeze the snow and maintain focus on the fox. The challenging environment tested both the photographer's endurance and his equipment, highlighting the difficulties Arctic foxes face in finding food and even keeping their eyes open.
TAKEAWAYS
The photograph was taken in harsh -22°C conditions in remote northwest Iceland.
A Canon EOS-1D X DSLR with a 150-600mm lens was used for the shot.
Extreme winds and snow made focusing on the Arctic fox a significant challenge.
The image aims to show the resilience of Arctic foxes in their natural habitat.