Gallery - Polar Bears

Selected Photographs

Along the West Branch (Polar bear — Opoyastin River, Hudson Bay) A cold winter afternoon near the west branch of the Opoyastin River. A young polar bear appears unexpectedly along the path, more curious than intimidated, inching closer with each step

Along the West Branch (Polar bear — Opoyastin River, Hudson Bay) A cold winter afternoon near the west branch of the Opoyastin River. A young polar bear appears unexpectedly along the path, more curious than intimidated, inching closer with each step. At less than ten meters — black eyes fixed on us with quiet intensity

Gaze (Polar Bear - Arctic) A young polar bear fills the frame, its gaze held forward, dark eyes steady and unbroken. Rendered in black and white, the image reduces the moment to form, texture, and attention.

Gaze (Polar Bear - Arctic) A young polar bear fills the frame, its gaze held forward, dark eyes steady and unbroken. Rendered in black and white, the image reduces the moment to form, texture, and attention.

Where's the Snow (Polar bear - Hudson Bay, Canada). A young polar bear waits patiently for the ice to form and the weather to change in late November as unusually warm temperatures persist later and later each year in this arctic region.

Where's the Snow (Polar bear - Hudson Bay, Canada). A young polar bear waits patiently for the ice to form and the weather to change in late November as unusually warm temperatures persist later and later each year in this arctic region.

Holding Court (Polar Bear - Seal River Canada). A big male watches closely, totally in command of his environment as he gets wind of visitors approaching from the distance.

Holding Court (Polar Bear - Seal River Canada). A big male watches closely, totally in command of his environment as he gets wind of visitors approaching from the distance.

Waiting for the Big Freeze (Polar bear - Hudson Bay) Warm mist rolls along the shoreline as a young female bear stands small against the open water, waves breaking along the shore. The ice shelf has not yet formed, and she waits — a pause before the

Waiting for the Big Freeze (Polar bear - Hudson Bay) Warm mist rolls along the shoreline as a young female bear stands small against the open water, waves breaking along the shore. The ice shelf has not yet formed, and she waits — a pause before the hunting can begin.

A Mother’s Love (Polar Bear — Hudson Bay - A young mother and her cub-of-the-year share a tender moment on a warm summer day along Hudson Bay. For a brief season, life is easier—the cold has retreated, food is less urgent, and there is time to rest i

A Mother’s Love (Polar Bear — Hudson Bay - A young mother and her cub-of-the-year share a tender moment on a warm summer day along Hudson Bay. For a brief season, life is easier—the cold has retreated, food is less urgent, and there is time to rest in the sun together.

Time for a Dip (Polar Bear — Hudson Bay) This large male polar bear wades through the tidal pools along the shore of Hudson Bay. During the warmth of the Arctic summer, the cool water offers some relief from the heat.

Time for a Dip (Polar Bear — Hudson Bay) This large male polar bear wades through the tidal pools along the shore of Hudson Bay. During the warmth of the Arctic summer, the cool water offers some relief from the heat.

Back on Land (Polar Bear — Hudson Bay) After nearly eight months on the sea ice, this two-year-old polar bear has recently returned to shore with his mother and brother. Bright-coated and restless, they pause on this peninsula to rest and drink fresh

Back on Land (Polar Bear — Hudson Bay) After nearly eight months on the sea ice, this two-year-old polar bear has recently returned to shore with his mother and brother. Bright-coated and restless, they pause on this peninsula to rest and drink fresh water, one of first tastes of summer back on land.

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