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I was able to photograph this magnificent polar bear in Svalbard . In April there is enough light to photograph . This male was very curious and very fast indeed. I saw him walking and hunting in a wide open valley of sea ice . A powerful symbol of the strength and endurance of the Arctic .
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
2024Honorable Mention
Wildlife
Professional
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I was able to photograph this magnificent polar bear in Svalbard . In April there is enough light to photograph . This male was very curious and very fast indeed. I saw him walking and hunting in a wide open valley of sea ice . A powerful symbol of the strength and endurance of the Arctic .
About Artist
Alex Brackx
Alex Brackx is a professional Wildlife photographer from Belgium. He started to pursue wildlife photography in 2010 while travelling in South and Central America. Through further travels in Asia, Belarus, Finland, and again South America, he began to hone his craft, travelling to film and take photos of wildlife. Amongst his favorite areas are Kenya, Botswana, Svalbard, Scandinavia, Tasmania and Mongolia . For Alex, it is a thrill to photograph his observations of mammals and birds in different landscapes, jungles, deserts and oceans all over the world . Awarded : 'Wildlife photographer of the year 2022' for Africa Geographic , Winner at the World Nature Photography Awards 2024, Montphoto 2022/2024 , European Photography awards (Platinum and Gold in 2023, 2024), WildArt Photographer of the year (2023: Founders choice award) ... .
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