Sparing Polar bears

These two young Polar bears were gently sparing, the one on the left just asserting his presence with the slightly younger bear. No real blows just a lot of open jaws, growling and posturing. Sadly they decided to do this right below the bow of our small ship, so nothing could be done with the shadows, but I think it adds to the scene. You can also see all the foot prints in the pack ice.

Sadly I just have to be patient to get back to these guys again, but nice to be invited back for what will be a far longer time with these awesome guys.

Thanks to those who posted or viewed the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) gently sparing on the pack ice
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX MKI
Lens: 70-2000f/2.8 HH
Exposure: 1/2500s at f/8 ISO800
Original format: Landscape, slight crop from top, almost FF width
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2017