Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022, NDL - Oceanographic

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Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Nadia de Lange Svalbard, Norway

79°09'44.5"N 19°22'24.8"E

Two polar bear cubs cosy up to their mother. Security and warmth.

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Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022, NDL

Nadia de Lange South Africa

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Freezing conditions
  • Overcast
  • Taken while on expedition
  • Site accessed by boat

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Enjoy the vibrancy, beauty and impact of each year's finalist photography, celebrated in our Ocean Photographer of the Year coffee table book collection.

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