Photographer Spends Years Capturing Incredible Up-Close Photos of Brown Bears

Gorshkov's photography gives a well-rounded look at how these giant mammals survive throughout the year, including feasting on salmon.

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

 

“Over the years of working with bears, I developed rules for communicating with these predators. The first step is to assess the bear—whether they're aggressive or not. I believe that I have learned to distinguish between which bears you can work with and which you cannot.”

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

“A good photo is obtained when everything converges: the light, the moment, the animal in the right place, the time of day, and many other factors. And when at this moment I press the shutter button, I'm happy.”

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Kamchatka Brown Bears by Sergey Gorshkov

Sergey Gorshkov: Website | Facebook  

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Sergey Gorshkov.

Related Articles:

Heartwarming Photos of Families of Bears Living in Finland

Marsel van Oosten’s Fascinating Photos of Bears

Photographer Documents the Beautifully Uncommon Friendship Between a Wolf and a Bear

Page 2/2

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Become a
My Modern Met Member
As a member, you'll join us in our effort to support the arts.

Sponsored Content