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Land time for sea bears

Martin GregusRising Star Portfolio Award
Cool time Winner
Ice bear as sea bear Winner
Heading for land Winner
Family at ease Winner
Summer siesta Winner
Moment of serenity Winner

Martin spent three weeks on his boat using various techniques to photograph polar bears around Hudson Bay.

Polar bears are mostly solitary and, while living on sea ice, can be dispersed over vast areas. Coming ashore in summer, they live mainly off their fat reserves and, with less pressure to find food, become much more sociable. While not wanting to detract from their plight in the face of climate change, Martin wanted to show polar bears in a different light.


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.

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