This photo was taken in northern Finland, what we call Lapland.
This image is really raw, shot with ISO 12800 , a slow shutter speed, because the time of day was 4h41 in the morning and there wasn't much sun yet.
The story round this picture:
The pack of wolves, of 7 animals in total were feasting on a carcass of an elk, when suddenly a bear emerged from the forest behind. This was unexpected even for the photographers and guide, as it meant that this bear had come out of hibernation 3 weeks earlier than planned.
From the moment the wolves noticed the bear, they made way to let the bear through towards the carcass.
Thisz situation lasted about 15 minutes after which the bear went back into the forest and the wolves had free rein once again.
For fans of raw photography, of pure nature, this is a unique view. Not a smoothly smoothed photo with perfect sharpness, perfect light......but the real wild life, taken in an instant in the most difficult conditions.
My name is Patrick Haleyt, a nature and black-and-white street photographer driven by a deep fascination with the raw beauty of the natural world. My work focuses on capturing the quiet intensity of nature and landscapes - moments where light, form and emotion merge into timeless simplicity. My.. Read more…