At Peace
Photographer
Alejandro Murillo
Category
Nature Photography - Wildlife
Company
Submission Group
Amateur
Year
2026
Country / Region:
Costa Rica
A polar bear rests on pack ice, one forepaw stretched across the snow, meeting the lens without alarm. Encounters this relaxed are uncommon; the animal was aware of us and chose to stay. The species is listed as Vulnerable, with sea ice loss as the primary threat.
Credits
Photographer / Company
Ned Irving
Category
Fine Art Photography - Abstract
Country / Region
Germany
Photographer / Company
Karen Grillion
Category
Fine Art Photography - Still Life
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Βill prokos
Category
Nature Photography - Drone
Country / Region
Iceland
Photographer / Company
Leka Huie
Category
Commercial Photography - Product
Country / Region
Hong Kong SAR