Polar Love
This was the best day of our Artic trip, we were so lucky to spend hours with this polar bear mum and cubs (there were actually two cubs but the other is out of shot). This cub was around seven months old and full of joy!
I really like the tender love the cub shows for its mum.
(Spitzbergen – Scandinavian Arctic)
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Mundy Hackett
Wow another fsbulous and expressive moment!
grinandbearit
This is stunning! Definately one of my instant favs!
Lorraine Creagh
How beautiful. What a wonderful opportunity…:-)
aneta
so beautiful
Heather Loster
beautiful capture.
Leisa Hennessy
just stunning .. you are very lucky to see these guys in the wild!!
aphoto4you
PRICELESS…wow
Helene Kippert
Awesome!
Marie Magnusson
aaaww, cuddly. you sure get around Steve you lucky guy you, the Arctic, Kenya, dolphins in tropical clear waters, and amazing beautiful photos from all these places,
Coralie Plozza
you know it doesnt matter what species it is …. babies love to bite there mum …lol… I know my 10mth old has two lovely teeth he loves trying out on me … beautiful shot …love is grand
Lisa Kenny
How lucky are you Steve !!? this is just beautiful !
Adela Hriscu
ohhhh… so sweet, excellent use of light and exposure, well done!
Gayle Shaw
Awwww, they are beautiful, what an amazing capture. Mum looks like she has been in a few scraps in her time by those scars on her snout. Fantastic image, as are all of your images.
Holly Werner
Wonderful capture. Love it. So cute.
Kim Roper
Beautiful emotive capture Steve!
Steve Bulford
Thanks everyone for all the great comments!
Steve :-)
whisperingruth
Very nice to meet you Steve. . . this is totally precious and quite an award winning shot!
Stephanie Johnson
What a beautiful shot. You captured their interactions perfectly!
georgiegirl
LOVE this!!! They are such gorgeous animals! It’s totally awesome!!
Jacqueline O'D...
Absolutely gorgeous shot… straight out of National Geo!
Emma Anderson
Fantastic!!
Alessandro Pinto
Just Amazing..
sara montour
What a great moment to capture. The mom’s look is great, too. Nice shot!
kristian94
wow, great shot!
love the emotion!
brummieboy
Superb image ….
lensman
Cute bundles of fur, caught in a tender moment. Nice pic.
Noelene Davies
Simply beautiful.
velveteagle
A true suvivor here.. great capture..
Pam Mullins
Wow, fantastic shot, so crystal clear!
Catherine Crim...
ohh that is soo adorabble….favd it
DarrellMoseley
Excellent Work, I so love your art!
ECGardner
This shot, like all of your others, is something that belongs on the cover of National Geographic. Just amazing.
Joanna Clark
Another great shot – I love this!
RonniLeigh
Now that is precious it melts my heart!
Leeo
Wonderful capture Steve. That must have been an incredible experience. Thanks for sharing : )
alistair mcbride
Stunning shot.
DWarren
Beautiful capture of these two!
Caroline Hartree
You are so Lucky to be able to get beautiful shots like these!! WEll done.. :B+)
Lucindawind
awesome shot !
Ljubica Rapaic
Gorgeous!
Michael J Armijo
Too cute for words…I love the white on white. Wonderful.
Elizabeth Aust...
Brilliant, I love all your work!
Niks Pix
So cute!
DarrellMoseley
Excellent work, with animals! Some live an amazing live! Thanks for following your own dreams, and taking your camera!
Sprinkle
How i envy you! I wish i could travel like you do. This is a really cute shot! I bet that was a mazing, watching the baby polar bear tease it’s mother.
Marion Cullen
How very fortunate for you to be able to witness something this special, and then also capture it for all time.
kelbel75
another stunning photo, what great photo opportunities you have had, keep up the brilliant work!
Kathryn Potempski
Its all been said, well done Steve
Deborah Fuller
this is cute also.
Julie Langford
Beautiful Mundy – what a moment – A wonderful addition to Happy Haven
vagabond
Beautiful expressive image!
Tabitha B
great moment and closiness
Wendy Slee
amazing capture!
victoriaz
hard 2beat….that is brilliant
Sharon Perrett
Beautiful, another stunning image
mikrin
I love this picture! All of your photo’s are very very awesome….
Nikki Mulkern
I love this! What a fantastic moment you captured, excellent!
Holly Werner
This is terrific great work.
nicf
Unique polar bear shots!
Stacey Hatton
This takes my breath away. A wonderful shot at just the right moment.
bonniemonahan1
Hi Steve,
I reviewed a few of your photos. This “Polar Love” is my favorite even though the composition on “Polar Bear” is better. This pic shows love, fine details, DOF, action in the background, great brightness & contrast.
Take care, Bonnie
Cheryl Dunning
wow..amazing!
Geoffrey
Great shot, well done
ktowers
cute shot
Charl045
How fortunate you are to have taken this trip!.. Good for you!.. Fantastic capture!
Sheryl Kasper
This is outstanding. So cute.
Globalphotos
These shots are so incredibly beautiful, thank you for sharing :))
Lisa G. Putman
Perfect light, perfect moment!
Rebecca Lee
How adorable! Beautiful capture!
WesternDreamer
This had to be such an exciting moment… wonderful tenderness captured here!!
georgiegirl
Your polar bears are totally gorgeous!!! So are lots of others too… Love the bears best!!!
Christophe Testi
Such an amazing collection of pictures! Superb work, Steve.
Leah Highland
Superb capture!
SylviaHardy
You must be so proud of all of your amazing photographs? I know I would be! To have such amazing encounters with such awe inspiring places and creatures!
Roslyn Slater
A fantastic moment.
EmilyWinter
Polar love.
This is great Work.Emily.
Clarissa Stuart
Truly impressive capture. Your wildlife shots are simply awesome. This is getting a trip straight into my FAVES.....
nic78
awesome. Don’t even know where to start the praises.
Jocelyn Hyers
Amazing and endearing photo capture …
PammyG
Absolutely amazing capture, and such a wonderful, playful moment between mother and cub! This is in my favs for sure!!! Be back later for more!!
Tallulah
What an amazing experience for you, and what a fantastic shot, yes, you’ve captured that tenderness between mum and cub. Beautiful.
vampibunni
cute picture!!!! =D
FrankieJo
Fantastic picture,and an amazing opportunity.
Geri Bragg
incredible shot.
PNFdeb
outstanding work
frozenfa
i think i might just forget the cold over there for a sec if i see this for myself..
it’s just so.. awwww… n_n
Lori Peters
This is beautiful beyond words.
underdoc
A wonderful and privileged capture
Sandy Stewart
How adorable!
greenfrog153
Lovely capture Steve.
Jamaboop
What a terrific capture!! Perfect timing too!!
mmersphotos
Lovely capture !
lallymac
Stunning capture Steve!
PrincessVicki
Gorgeous! Love it! Would have been great to be there!
Marleia Main
My absolute favorite!! Just beautiful!!
Tara Sheffer
The cub indeed loves it’s mother, but she is surely keeping a protective watch on you. Great shot!!!! That eye contact adds much more to the image!!!
Lyn Evans
Awesome image
EvaLarsen
Great shot.
maryalice01
I am new here but my favorite photography of all is wildlife and animals and what I am seeing here is definately the best I have seen in a very long time !
Jan Wall
You are incredibly talented. These are amazing shots and such high quality. Let’s hope we save these beautiful creatures in the coming years.
Tania Birch
I totally agree with Jan
Lynn Bauer
WONDERFUL!!!!! You have captured such a tender moment here!!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
annalisa56
Stunning !!!!!
lorilee
PRECIOUS!!!
VanillaDolphin
Awesome picture!
Hena Tayeb
great capture
Virginia McGowan
ooh wow this is soo beautiful congrats on the front page really looks fabulous,
GFinch
Just epic.
Elana Bailey
Adorable and fab shot, Steve. Well done.
Tenee Attoh
First class work :)
cdudak
Steve what an awesome shot, love it. Congrats also on your home page feature…...Kay
Svetlana Sewell
Awesome!
Martina Fagan
Wonderful moment to capture:)
mlynnd
Awesome shot!
Roseann
That’s a great shot. Well done!
AnnDixon
This is just so wonderful, CONGRATULATIONS,
Sharon Robertson
CONGRATS on the front page feature :o)
benerrol
That really is brilliant
terezadelpilar
nothing can be more beautiful than mother and child´s love. fantastic shot!
janfoster
great capture and congratulations on being on the home page : )
Jennifer E. Ga...
This is so beautiful. Congratulations on the front page feature.
Kelly Cavanaugh
Such a beautiful image! Congratulations!
Nigel Donald
WOW!!!!!
taueva
Congratulations on home page!!!!! You’ve perfectily captured a special moment. Well done, Steve!
Tama Blough
Congrats on Home Page! One of my faves.
retperspectives
simply amazing. the perfect tender moment between mother/child.
Jen Ryan
CONGRATS!!!!
dinghysailor1
wow wonderful to see this on the great home page today! well done indeed
:)
eran gilad
OMNG, you are so lucky to witness it! great shot, what a moment!!
Lisawv
Terrific capture! Beautiful shot and work.
Hagen
Great shot
Scott d'Almeida
excellent
Brandie1
Lovely
Heather Rivet...
outstanding
David Clarke
Simply stunning, Steve!!!
Aquarelle
Beautiful and very touching at the same time. I envy you your talent and your ability to capture so well these amazing creatures, My favourite of all time.
I am impressed and in awe.
Michelle Barlo...
Bravo Bravo Bravo
Nature's Realm
incredible shot…congrats on all of your features. -Dennis
coruisk
Fantastic image. Stunning work Steve.
Grantly
maawwww…that’s so cute…Steve, tell us about them drowing out at sea, and how that cubs mum might not come home. Reality check….photos capture history, and their icebergs are melting.
Anne Young
superb
Mariann Rea
What a cute image!
Lyn Evans
Simply sensational.
TheFae
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww…fantastic!!
Lee-Anne Raffe...
stunning moment
Ann J. Przyojski
That would have been the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE to get to experience and capture my favorite bear as AWESOMELY as you got here, Steve. Favorite for sure. WoWzEr. Award winning. Whoa-yea. Can you tell I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!
Peter Hitchener
What a great photo,
AnnDixon
This is so very beautiful,
jeffrae
How beautiful!