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paul nicklen, canada

“Earth’s polar regions contain some of the harshest, yet most fragile, ecosystems on earth. Whether it’s hunters with their huskies, polar bears, melting glaciers, narwhals or Emperor penguins, these species and others are more vulnerable today than ever with global warming and the decline of sea ice in full force.”

Above Kit Canon EOS-1D IV with Canon 8-15mm fisheye lens

Exposure 1/1,000 sec at f/6.3, ISO 500

Right Kit Canon EOS-1DS II with Canon 24-105mm lens

Exposure 1/800 sec at f/10, ISO 250

Far right Kit Canon EOS-1D IV with Canon 24-105mm lens

Exposure 1/2,000 sec at f/10, ISO 320