Ice Walker

Ice WalkerI really think this shot captures the fragile world that the Polar Bear lives in. The sea ice is not only their home but what they use to hunt and even find mates. Mark took this shot in Canada's High Arctic less than a 1000 miles from the North Pole. Prize Sizes: Sizing Guide Page SMALL: 12" x 8" (+0. 2" border) Only 100 Limited Editions. All include a certificate with hologram, signature and edition series. MEDIUM: 24" x 16" (+0. 3" border) Only 100

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What was also very memorable was the sound as he exhaled which travelled surprisingly well over the calm water

just a few months old swimming alongside their mothers

Mark took this shot in Canada's High Arctic less than a 1000 miles from the North Pole

The deep blues and colours in Antarctica never seem to cease ones imagination

faster than I'd ever seen

the sound of it exhale filled the inlet

Hours can be spent watching penguin moved across the landscape and this was no exception as this trio waddled happily down the ice heading for the water to feed

Knowing the topography and bathymetry of the area

I also love the Arctic Cotton on this shot

Today I headed out in the opposite direction towards the open ocean

less than a 100 miles from the north pole