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    As we chasing moments to capture an instant, this polar bear is chases a prey In order to survive in high arctic of nunavut. To capture a fleeting moment, you need to remain fully focus on the animal for a long time, exactly like the polar bear does to hunt a seal, At one point comes the right moment to act. Keep ready to shoot !
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    Excellent moment of the polar bear making a leap across the ice here. I love that small detail of seeing the water drip off of it's fur as it's making it's next move. Great timing with your shutter here, Florian.

    Matt Adams
    Senior Producer, Nat Geo Your Shot
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    Date Taken: Aug 6, 2017
    Date Uploaded: Oct 19, 2017
    Location: Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada
    Copyright: © Florian Ledoux
    Categories: Animals, Nature
    Assignments: My Best Photos of 2017, Chasing Moments
    Contests: 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year