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BEAR FOOT

Lake Clark National Park, one of the few places on earth to safely view the largest brown bears in their natural habitat. I was prepared with my camera mere millimetres off the mudflats to capture this female bear full frame up close as she calmly walked by.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Honorable Mentions

Wildlife

Non Professional

BEAR FOOT

Lake Clark National Park, one of the few places on earth to safely view the largest brown bears in their natural habitat. I was prepared with my camera mere millimetres off the mudflats to capture this female bear full frame up close as she calmly walked by.

About Artist

Deborah Russell

Deborah is based in London, UK, and is passionate about capturing and sharing the beauty of our planet's wildlife through her photography. Deborah is focused on creating images which hold the viewer's attention, evokes an emotion and tells a story so that a voice is given to the voiceless. Deborah's goal is not only one of continuous improvement in her work, but to encourage us all to care and connect with nature a little more, to adopt and support ethical wildlife practices and conservation efforts both at home and away.

Deborah Russell

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife

Location

United Kingdom

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