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Sunset polar bear

The end of October at the "sun beach" of Chukotskoye sea, the far north of Russia. Polar bears are walking along the shore, looking for feed (died walrus and whale). They are waiting for the frozen sea to leave for Wrangel island.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Rirkaipi, Chukotka, Russia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Vladimir Mats