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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Brown Bear, Suomussalmi Region, Martinselkonen Nature Reserve, Finland
Mother Bear with Cub

Species: Brown Bear | Location: Suomussalmi Region, Martinselkonen Nature Reserve, Finland

The light was perfect at the swamp that evening. I waited many hours when finally a mother bear with two cubs appeared in the fog from nowhere, it was a magical moment.

About The Photographer

Cropped self portrait

Only lately I returned to photography after many years with a renewed passion and determination to finally fulfill my childhood unforgotten dream to combine my love and appreciation for wildlife and the beauty of the natural world with my love for photography.

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