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Jongryul, Lee

EOS R5 • RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM • 270mm • 1/800 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO320

I've captured the elegance of birds and the beauty of their habitats in my photography, showcasing the grace of their lives.

EOS R5 • RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM • 500mm • 1/1000 sec. • f/14 • ISO200

The sight of birds in the landscape illuminated by the sunset evokes the essence of a traditional Korean ink painting.

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1250 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

I captured a Horned Grebe hidden in the reeds using Eye-Tracking AF. It was a scene that used to be difficult to photograph in the past.

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1000 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

I quietly tracked the movement of the Horned Grebe using Eye-Tracking AF. The Horned Grebe, sensitive to even the smallest sounds, is difficult to photograph.

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1250 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

There wasn't a single moment where the focus blurred during the Horned Grebe's movement. I quietly captured every scene through continuous shooting.

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EOS R5 • RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM • 270mm • 1/800 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO320

EOS R5 • RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM • 500mm • 1/1000 sec. • f/14 • ISO200

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1250 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1000 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1250 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

EOS R5 Mark Ⅱ • RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM • 800m • 1/1250 sec. • f/5.6 • ISO200

Jongryul, Lee (South Korea)

Renowned as a nature documentary photographer representing South Korea
Canon Korea Masters photographer

With nearly two decades tenure as a photojournalist for a leading daily, he made a significant shift, departing from the newsroom to capture the everyday life of wild birds through the lens. His commitment to avian photography often spans over a decade for a single subject. Having gleaned insights into life from these creatures, he aspires to capture the world as seen through the eyes of birds, aligning his photography with the perspective of these majestic creatures.