The bears of McNeil river

In this photo series, I want to showcase the largest congregation of bears at McNeil river in Alaska, USA. This series showcases awe inspiring spectacle of the gathering, interactions between the bears, their myriad techniques to catch salmon, and hope for newer generations. Through these photos I aim to take the viewers through a journey of the story that unfolds each summer during the salmon runs. Each year, a mesmerizing ritual unfolds as these powerful beings come together, drawn by the promise of abundant chum salmon. Their numbers steadily increase, creating a captivating display of wild unity and instinctive harmony amidst the pristine wilderness. From swift leaps and precise paw strikes to patient waiting and swift underwater maneuvers, each bear adopts a unique strategy to maximize their success. As the gathering intensifies, the bears' proximity to one another sparks moments of tension and territorial displays. Meanwhile, at a distance, a heartwarming scene unfolds—a pair of bears engaging in the tender act of mating, kindling new hope for future generations.

Parth Shiras,   United States, New York

Selfie

Yury Lugansky,   United States, New York

Nadiya Papina,   United States, New York

Amidst the river fury

A brown bear catches a chum salmon while the McNeil river gushes in the background. This photograph was taken in the McNeil state sanctuary in Alaska, USA which is known for the the largest known gathering of brown bears in the world.

Parth Shiras,   United States, New York

NYC fashion

Ekaterina Modina,   United States, New York

Magic Gaze

Ekaterina Modina,   United States, New York

Tatyana Gorodetsky,   United States, New York

в полосе прибоя

Лонг Айленд. Нью Йорк.

Petr Grishanov,   United States, New York

Norayr Khazhakyan,   United States, New York

The sun just began to hit the lone spire and the surrounding landscape in Utah.

Bret Blakely,   United States, New York

Karina Koba,   United States, Нью-Йорк

Giorgi Berishvili,   United States, New York

Anastasia Reshetnikova,   United States, New York

Once in a Blue Moon

Achintya Adhikari,   United States, New York

Agatha Liss,   United States, New York

Agatha Liss,   United States, New York

сбежавшая невеста

девушка едет на своё венчание в церковь и вдруг её взгляд останавливается на возрастной паре, прогуливающейся у океан. Она останавливается, её начинают терзать сомнения... Она собирает себя и едет в церковь, заходит в неё, но в последний момент разворачивается и убегает

Nadiya Papina,   United States, New York

Alexandra Vainshtein,   United States, New York

Olga Zabezhinskaya,   United States, New York