Honorable Mention
Heart of the Ice
DESCRIPTION
"Heart of the Ice" captures a tender moment between a polar bear mother and her cub on the pristine glaciers of Svalbard. Set against a backdrop of stunning blue ice, this image reveals the intimate bond between mother and cub in one of the world’s most remote and fragile environments. The scene reflects both the beauty and vulnerability of Arctic wildlife, inviting viewers to appreciate the untouched splendor of these majestic animals in their natural habitat. AUTHOR
I am a communication specialist and freelance journalist with a lifelong passion for nature photography. Conservation is close to my heart, and I enjoy capturing images and stories related to it. When photographing wildlife, I strive to document animals in their natural habitats without influencing their behavior.On my photography website, www.valokeilassa.fi, I showcase nature photography destinations from around the world, featuring my own images as well as photographs by Finnish professional photographers. On Instagram, I enjoy networking with photographers from all over the world. www.instagram.com/terhi_paavola
