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Devotion
An extremely rare but relatable moment from a trip to Svalbard was when a mother polar bear sat down right in front of our ship to nurse her cubs. One of them had been crying incessantly for milk, and despite the imperfect location - disadvantageous in that it was in such close proximity to humans - she finally gave into its demand. This photo was captured at 81°34'23" N 26°56'2" E.
From Your Shot photographer Stephanie Thomson: "Chelsea, thank you for explaining what was happening in your image. I've never seen polar bears nurse, and this is certainly a special moment. Great work being prepared! Those cubs look so cozy in the snow, but I can see just how watchful the mother is during this time of vulnerability for her. "
David Lee
Producer, Nat Geo Your Shot
Photo Details
| Date Taken: | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Location: | Nybyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Camera: | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II |
| Focal Length: | 343 mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1600 sec |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| ISO: | 1600 |
| Copyright: | © Chelsea Tischler |
| Categories: | Animals, Nature |
| Assignments: | For Your Shot's Instagram (@natgeoyourshot), Photo of the Day , Climate Change: In Focus |
| Contests: | 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year |