Winners Gallery
Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Michael Haluwana Arctic Ocean
81°05'00.8"N
12°24'01.8"W
A polar bear walks atop a glacier. "This was my first polar bear encounter. Everything lined up perfectly - the timing, setting, light, positioning, and the added bonus of the waterfall. The toughest part for me was standing on a small zodiac with the ever-changing weather conditions and waves moving the boat around. I took a deep breath and pressed the shutter. I am beyond happy with the result."
BEHIND THE LENS
Michael Haluwana Australia
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Captured at 2am
- Fog had recently cleared
- Shot on expedition
- -18 degrees Celsius
MORE IMAGES BY Michael Haluwana
WildlifePhotographer of the Year
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Fine ArtPhotographer of the Year
2023 Western Australia
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