Photographer Captures ‘Spirit’ Black Bear with Rare White Coat
An extremely rare type of bear only found in a small area of British Columbia, Canada, was captured by lucky photographer Jenny Stevens.
Nature Photographer Catches Bear Snoozing on Camera
Nature photographer Robert Martinez spent three years hoping to capture a bear taking a nap in front of his camera, something he finally achieved this month.
Photographer Records a Scary Encounter with a Bear
A photographer had a close call with a black bear in Waskesiu Lake, Canada, and had to resort to using bear spray to get out of the scary situation.
Influencer Sparks Controversy After Trying to Photograph a Bear in its Den
A video posted to TikTok that depicts an influencer disturbing a bear in its den while trying to capture it on camera is under investigation by Canada's Alberta Parks officials.
This Official Canon Teddy Bear Comes with Its Own DSLR
Some parents try to get their kids to fall in love with photography from an early age. If you are a diehard Canon shooter who wants your child to share that same loyalty in their formative years, look no further than this official Canon teddy bear.
Epic Bear Fight Goes Down Feet Away from Camera Crew
A wildlife camera crew was in a bear blind (AKA hide) in Finland earlier this month when a pair of large bears showed up on the scene and decided to have a big, violent brawl just feet away from the hidden onlookers and cameras.
Photo Shows Mama Bear Mourning Cub Killed by Driver in Yosemite
A Yosemite National Park ranger has shared a heartbreaking photo and story about discovering yet another bear struck and killed by a driver in the park.
Great Reads in Photography: March 28, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo-features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
Woman Approached by Curious Bear While Hiking… and Takes a Selfie
A woman was hiking on a trail in Mexico's Chipinque Ecological Park recently when she was approached by a curious black bear. As the bear stood on its hind legs sniffing her hair, she decided to raise her phone and snap a selfie.
How I Created a Magical Bear Photo
Two years ago in September, I was traveling in Kuusamo, Finland, and I had the opportunity to go see and photograph wild bears. We left our cars and started walking to the bear-watching hut with a small group. I felt nervous and it felt like a long walk in the woods, hearing all the little noises around us.
Photographer Captures Scary Shot of a Brown Bear Standing Right Behind Two Fishermen
21-year-old wildlife photographer Robert Hawthorne recently captured one the most striking photographs of his career when he spotted a brown bear eyeing a pair of unsuspecting fishermen in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
Bear Crashes Wedding Shoot, Photo Bombs Bride and Groom
Knoxville, TN-based wedding photographer Leah McMahan Edmondson of Gypsy Soul Photography had to deal with an unexpected photobomber at a recent photo shoot in Gatlinburg. While taking portraits of the newlyweds, a large black bear strolled into the background of her shot, before taking a walk down the aisle.
How to Find and Photograph Bears in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is one of the most visited parks in the United States, and for good reason. It’s full of unique thermal features and one of the last great destinations for an abundance of wildlife. Even if you come for the geysers and hot springs, you’ll want to stay longer and keep coming back for the wildlife. There’s always a new experience, and you never know what might be waiting around the next corner.
This Fearless Photographer Stood Up to a Polar Bear
Photographer Maxim Deminov was taking pictures of polar bears in Cape Kozhevnikov, Russia, when one curious polar bear decided to approach him and his camera. Instead of fleeing, Deminov repeatedly stood up to the animal and shooed it away. The encounter was captured in the 3.5-minute video above.
Man Tries to Snap Selfie with Bear, Gets Mauled to Death
A man in India was mauled to death by a bear on Wednesday after he approached the animal to shoot a selfie.
This Polar Bear Wants to be a Wildlife Photographer
Photographer and Nikon Israel Ambassador Roie Galitz was recently testing the new Nikon 180-400mm f/4 lens in Svalbard, Norway, when he came across a polar bear who dreams of being a wildlife photographer.
This Photo of a Bear in a Dump Brought the Photographer to Tears
Canadian photographer Troy Moth was on an assignment when a tip from a friend led him to a nearby landfill where bears had been spotted. After arriving and seeing about 7 bears there, Moth was stunned by the sight that he didn't shoot any photos.
Helmet Cam Captures Crazy Footage of Bear Chasing Mountain Bikers
It's been a rough week for people on bikes. First, a drone takes out a cyclist mid-race, sending him over his handlebars in a nasty crash. And now, making an angry drone seem like a godsend is this angry brown bear who charged two mountain bikers as they careened down a hill in the forrest.
The Russian Photographer Who Shoots Dreamlike Portraits with Real Animals
Moscow-based photographer Olga Barantseva has built quite an oeuvre of mesmerizing imagery consisting of models posing with animals such as bears, wolves, raccoons, ostriches, owls, crocodiles, and snakes.
Bringing a Fairy Tale to Life: Creating a Convincing Composite Image
In my mind, the process of creating a compelling composite image is as close to painting as a photographer can get: it allows you to create almost purely from imagination, not being constricted by physical locations as with traditional photography.