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Francis Bompard

Francis Bompard | France

"If you don’t know where you’re going, look where you’re from (Berber proverb)"

In a career spanning over 40 years, professional all-terrain photographer, Francis Bompard has covered more 700 stages of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, 18 FIS Alpine ski World Championships and 9 Olympic Winter Games. For the last 3 years he has also been heavily involved with the WWF in France, helping to document the protection of Elephants. His favourite picture? The one he’ll take tomorrow!

a giraffe spits water while birds fly around

© Francis Bompard | Sony α7R III + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/4000 @ f/2.8, ISO 1250

a gorilla is looking for food in a tree

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/400s @ f/2.8, ISO 250

amazing savannah scenery with birds and an elephant

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | 1/5000s @ f/6.3, ISO 200

antelope jumping on a wildebeest in the savannah

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | 1/1250s @ f/6.3, ISO 250

a skier is making snow fly as he goes down the slope

© Francis Bompard | Sony α7R III + FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | 1/2500s @ f/9.0, ISO 125

a skier jumps on a trail

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/2000s @ f/5.6, ISO 400

athlete during a skiing race

© Francis Bompard | Sony α7R III + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/1600s @ f/7.1, ISO 640

close up on a baby gorilla

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/500s @ f/3.2, ISO 400

cyclocross biking scene

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM | 1/5s @ f/16.0, ISO 50

focus on a cyclist leg while everything around is blurred by speed

© Francis Bompard | Sony α7R III + FE 12-24mm f/4 G | 1/10s @ f/13.0, ISO 50

portrait of a gorilla

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/1000s @ f/2.8, ISO 2000

rugby players runs as opponent scores a try

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | 1/1000s @ f/5.6, ISO 6400

skier coming down a ski slope

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter | 1/3200s @ f/10.0, ISO 320© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter | 1/3200s @ f/10.0, ISO 320

ski jumping on a beautiful weather

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 12-24mm f/4 G | 1/5000s @ f/22.0, ISO 5000

strong focus on an elephants eye

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | 1/1600s @ f/6.3, ISO 1600

a baby gorilla standing in the bush with his paw raised

© Francis Bompard | Sony α9 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/1250s @ f/2.8, ISO 800

Francis's kit

Sony Alpha 9 II
Alpha 9 II
ILCE-9M2
Sony Alpha 7R III
Alpha 7R III
ILCE-7RM3
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G
FE 12-24mm f/4 G
SEL1224G
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
SEL2470GM
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
SEL70200GM
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
SEL200600G
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
SEL400F28GM
Sony 2x Teleconverter
2x Teleconverter
SEL20TC
Sony 1.4x Teleconverter
1.4x Teleconverter
SEL14TC

Francis's stories

Winter Wonderland
Francis Bompard
Alpine sports pro, Francis Bompard takes on a trip to the World Cup skiing, and tells how his Alpha gear has opened up new levels of speed and creativity on the slopes…
group of skiers before a race
Picture Perfect Precision with the Alpha 9 II
Francis Bompard
Ski World Cup regular Francis Bompard travels the globe to capture some of the best skiers as they perform at the highest level
francis bompard skier in mid air with snow flying all around