“The pictures were taken by veteran nature photographer Steven Kazlowski. The images were taken in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, along the Arctic Coast of Alaska. There are currently around 20,000 wild bears living in the Arctic Circle. That number could be cut by two thirds by mid century if the Arctic continues to warm due to climate change. In 2008, the US government declared polar bears an endangered species and banned all American hunters from returning from Canada with their trophies. Norway is the only country that has banned all hunting for the species, with Russia, Alaska and Greenland allowing native communities to hunt the bears as a food source.”
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Beautiful so beautiful… Thank you dear David, love, nia
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It is an amazing shot Nia. I agree. Thanks.
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what an amazing shot, and how would you like to see that face looking down at you as you open your eyes, first thing in the morning? i have a feeling it would inspire you to get up without hitting your snooze button.
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yes, you might need to check your shorts too…
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That photographer has nerves of steel…what amazing images! I’m not sure that I could ever close my eyes again after being that “up close and personal” with a polar bear…just sayin’
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No kidding. I thought the shots were incredible. Story said photographer had been at this (photographing polar bears for 15 years). It shows.
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I couldn’t believe it when I read that. Nearly two decades with these formidable predators. I think this guys has an angel on his shoulder….
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Or something. 🙂
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I like it.
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Me too!
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How did he get that shot?? Amazing.
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No idea. But it is amazing.
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I am now!
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Good!
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A remarkably talented photographer. Loved every photo! Thanks, Dave.
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He is….loved them all too Peggy
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Polar bears truly are an endangered species…and it’s so sad to me to think of the possible extinction of such a beautiful white creature.
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Me too Carol
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Beautiful. Heartbreaking…what is happening. Don’t know what to say or do.
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Yes. Yes. Hopefully it stabilizes (like the Bald eagles)
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Really hoping it’s a very very long zoom lens on that camera! What an amazing shot! I am up now!!
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PS. Just clicked all the way through, didn’t see that at first glance. WOW. Those are simply stunning images. Talented is not sufficient it seems … Love them!
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Yes, amazing images. I couldn’t get enough of them.
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I adore polar bears and it breaks my heart that they may one day disappear.
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Yes, I’m hoping the population stabilizes.
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I love the one that says hide and seek. Soon there won’t be any bears to seek.
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Think POSITIVE!
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I go hide.
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Hmmmm
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