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.

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