Species: Polar Bear | Location: Churchill Manitoba, Canada
We were lucky to see this polar bear, newly released from Churchill's "bear jail," on its way via helicopter to a frozen expanse somewhere out of town. We were told that "bear jail" is the town's temporary holding facility for polar bears that wander into town looking for dinner.
About The Photographer
I learned photography on the job. A small town newspaper hired me right out of college as a reporter/photographer. I certainly knew how to write, but couldn't then claim much expertise in photography -- or the required darkroom work. My subsequent jobs took me away from journalism, but I never left my cameras behind.Vote for this photo in the Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards! You can vote once per day, and each time you vote you’ll be entered for the chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or a $500 WWF Donation.