Moment of serenity

Martin Gregus's Image

After a torrential summer storm had flooded Martin’s boat-based camp, he looked up to see the sun out and a rainbow forming.

It was a scene of serenity that he carefully captured using his drone. The outlook is not so good for polar bears. The western Hudson Bay population is in decline as the sea ice retreats and prey becomes difficult to access.


Behind the lens

Martin Gregus

Martin Gregus

Canada

Martin is an international award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker who captures wildlife, beauty and people's stories. He and his father travel the world to document the ordinary through unique stories and techniques. Since 2014 he has worked as a guide, drone pilot, photographer and cinematographer throughout North and South America, Europe, Antartica and the South Pacific.

Image details

  • DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  • Hasselblad L1D-20c
  • 1/2000 sec at f5  •   ISO 100
  • Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
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