thephotosocietyのインスタグラム(thephotosociety) - 12月23日 07時30分

Photograph by @andyparkinsonphoto/@thephotosociety
Kamchatka brown bear – The expression really says it all in this image. That moment of direct eye contact, however brief, is what wildlife photographers so often strive for. It is that moment of connection, to worlds and two widely contrasting species coming together, even for a moment. There is no danger, no malevolent intent, just curiosity as this bear continues his search for spawning salmon. He probably wasn’t even looking directly at me, his elevated stance simply a way of trying to gain a new perspective over the fishy morsels in which he was in pursuit. Moments after this image was captured he would have been ploughing enthusiastically through the water, paws smashing down against the lakes’ sandy bottom, hoping to feel for or connect with some part of an unfortunate salmon. The salmon meanwhile probably have no idea just what may potentially be in store for them, their instinct simply to avoid any shadow or shape that moves in the world above. Most hunts ended in failure but a lot did not, success much like photography often down to good fortune as much as good planning or technique. Kamchatka remains the most remarkable place that I have ever been, the sheer scale of the wilderness and the pristine condition in which it appeared to be kept. There were no houses, no development and no encroachment, this wild land was left alone for its wild inhabitants and long may it remain so. At some point in the future we will see bears again in Britain, of that I am certain. They were here historically and they should be here again, the benefit to the Scottish environment and to the Scottish economy would be almost incalculable. At present however there is first cowardice in the way, ignorance and prejudice never far behind. Misinformation will continue to be peddled but the truth will out in the end. When it does, however long that takes then our natural apex species will once again be able to return home, the beavers are already here, then will come the lynx. I doubt that I will be alive to see the bears return but I feel privileged to have already laid eyes upon this one.

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