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Sports Photographer Transforms Career with Stunning Wildlife Art

2/14/2025

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James Crombie, a celebrated sports photographer from Ireland, found new inspiration in wildlife photography during the pandemic. His breathtaking shot of starlings swirling into a bird-shaped murmuration at Lough Ennell went viral, reshaping his career. After capturing nearly half a million images over four years, he now dreams of dedicating himself entirely to this enchanting art form with his book "Murmurations."

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James Crombie, a celebrated sports photographer from Ireland, found new inspiration in wildlife photography during the pandemic. His breathtaking shot of starlings swirling into a bird-shaped murmuration at Lough Ennell went viral, reshaping his career. After capturing nearly half a million images over four years, he now dreams of dedicating himself entirely to this enchanting art form with his book "Murmurations."