Artic Polar Bears
Richard and Jingru have ventured to the freezing tundra in Canada numerous times, immersing themselves in the harsh, yet awe-inspiring environment to capture intimate portraits of polar bears. Braving extreme cold and challenging conditions, they documented these majestic animals in their natural habitat, emphasizing the vulnerability and beauty of these Arctic creatures. Their dedication to wildlife photography shines through in these stunning moments of connection between polar bears and their young, each trip deepening their passion for capturing the raw, untamed essence of nature.
“Polar Cubs Feeding”
PSA GOLD AWARD — PSA Annual Nature Print 2025
She was sitting up, facing us like a proud queen, with all three of her tiny triplets tucked in and nursing. The little ones looked like fuzzy snowballs, barely big enough to peek out from under her. It was seriously one of the sweetest, most powerful things I’ve ever seen.—Richard Bailey
“Cute” PSA Gold Medals: Fotovisual Circuit 2022-468, Bong Circuit, 2022-476, Symmetry Circuit, 2022-472, Foto Art Super Circuit, 2022-458, Artistic Vision Circuit, 2022-335, Alp Circuit, 2022-479, Shoot Snap Circuit, 2022-382, 2023 CEWE Photo Awards Finalist—”Our World Is Beautiful,” 2024 PSA HISTORICAL PROJECTED IMAGES COLLECTION
Awards in 17 International PSA and FIAP Exhibitions
“Baobei” Aww, this pic from Hudson Bay, Canada, is straight-up heartwarming! You got this polar bear mom just chilling in the falling snow, sitting all cozy with her cub standing right under her chin. She’s looking down at him like she’s about to plant the sweetest kiss, total mom vibes, while the snowflakes make it feel like a magical winter moment.—Jingru Luo
“Gen MM Zou” Awards in 6 International PSA and FIAP Exhibitions
Whoa, this scene from far north of Churchill, Canada, is so cool! A big polar bear mom is strutting across the icy tundra, with her tiny newborn cub waddling behind, trying super hard to keep up. The cold snow crunches under their paws, making it feel like a wild Arctic adventure!—Jingru Luo
“Yawning” Check out this awesome pic from far north of Churchill, Canada! A polar bear’s got its mouth wide open, looking like it’s yawning big time, all backlit by the soft light up there. The glow makes its fur look like it’s sparkling, giving off major chill vibes in the icy Arctic scene.—Jingru Luo
“Boxing Bears” this pic of two polar bears at Hudson Bay, Canada, is totally wild! They’re up on their hind paws, front paws touching like they’re throwing punches in a playful boxing match. Just these two fluffy giants goofing around in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, looking like they’re having the time of their lives.—Jingru Luo
“Polar Bear at Sunset” Okay, so this polar bear pic from Hudson Bay is totally epic! The bear’s just standing there, backlit by the sunset, glowing like it’s in some nature documentary. The light’s hitting it just right, making it look super majestic.—Jingru Luo
QQMM: PSA Gold Medal: 2022 SKP Circuit
Awards in 6 International PSA and FIAP Exhibitions
This tiny polar cub stood up on his back legs and reached up to his mom, gently touching her with his paw and giving her the softest little kiss on the neck. She stood there so calm, like she knew just how special that moment was. Honestly, it was pure magic.—Jingru Luo
“Nose to Nose” Awards in 13 International PSA and FIAP Exhibitions
"Nose to Nose" – These two young polar bears popped up on their hind legs like they were about to hug it out… or wrestle. It was wild seeing them face off like that, just inches apart in the frozen north.—Richard Bailey