You’ve got the eyes of a marksman if you can spot the snipers hiding in this snowy landscape – but how fast can YOU spot them?
Sharp concentration, stress management and the ability to disguise yourself from the enemy – these are just some of the qualities that a sniper must have.
But most importantly, every top shooter must be able to select their target in a matter of seconds.
Since 2010, photographer Simon Menner from Germany has been photographing army snipers hiding in various deserted landscapes.
Last year the photographer traveled to Lithuania to capture their army gunners in action – but can YOU spot the camouflaged one in this snowy landscape below?
Simon Menner traveled to Lithuania last year where he captured this image of a sniper hiding in plain sight – so can YOU spot the shooter in the snowy scenery?
In a previous interview with Wired, Simon said he enjoys challenging art fans with his work.
He said: “They look for the sniper and think they’ve found him, but then they start to question themselves. I find that fascinating.”
At first glance, some might think that the forest environment would be the perfect environment for camouflage.
But if you’re having trouble spotting them, it’s worth taking a closer look at the abandoned building.
The sniper was camouflaged on the second floor of the abandoned building
The sniper, holed up on the second floor, can be seen looking straight at the camera from the window just above the front door.
Though he’s been photographing snipers for over a decade, Simon says he still has trouble finding them in his own images.
He added, “I like this project because the key aspect of the photos isn’t visible.”
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