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Wapusk Polar Bears
Wapusk Polar Bears
"Wapusk" means Polar Bear in Cree language (North American native nation). This is in North Manitoba, in winter, that I went for a unique and rare experience, when mom Polar Bears were emerging from their den for the very first time, with their young ones. This expedition in extreme cold conditions (-57° Celsius) was as challenging for the photographer as for the photography equipment. But it was also in the same time, one of the most emotional experiences of my whole life.
Author
Polish-American, living now in France, professional wildlife photographer and great traveler, multi-awarded in different international photography contests, I am travelling regularly all over the world with my husband, trying to capture the wonders and the beauties, but also the fragility of our Planet. In nature, and especially in arctic and cold places, this is where I like to be, and this is where I can express my creativity. Each reportage is always beginning by a careful preparation and study of the species to photograph, their behaviors and places to explore. This is when the dream begins ...
Website
https://www.brunodorotaphotography.com/en/