by Steve Selden | Jan 26, 2015 | Churchill Photography
A polar bear relaxes and cools in the snow. Colby Brokvist photo.
This photo above by Natural Habitat guide Colby Brokvist clearly illustrates how well polar bears insulate and regulate their body heat. Cold temperatures in Churchill during polar bear season are often still pretty warm for bears. This polar bear is cooling off in snow while resting and conserving energy. Summer allows bears to cool off in the Hudson Bay and they can more often be seen swimming or trying to prey on seals lounging on remnant ice floes or tidal flats.
Polar bear cooling off in Churchill, MB.
by Steve Selden | Jan 24, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Check out these classic shots from Churchill, Manitoba. Polar bear action is quiet around the Churchill Wildlife Management Area these days but will return next October and November. In the meantime take a look at these spectacular polar bear shots!
Polar bears sparring after a snowstorm in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Polar bear testing the ice in Churchill. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Sparring polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba. Colby Brokvist photo.
A lone polar bear skirts a pond in Churchill. Eric Rock photo.
Two polar bears sparring near the tundra Lodge. Eric Rock photo.
Want to see polar bears in action in Churchill? Come see the kings of the Arctic this fall!
by Steve Selden | Jan 22, 2015 | Videos
With the northern lights season drawing near, these two videos of aurora borealis offer a glimpse into the mystical lights that often appear in the heart of winter in Churchill. The second of the two videos is from Churchill and has some unique views capturing the feel of the landscape. Both videos highlight the affect of landscape merged into the footage. The difference between a video of the northern lights in the sky an one with interesting scenery incorporated into the foreground is profound. Whether trees, rocky ledges, houses or igloos, the video’s scenes are transformed when the scenes have more depth. Enjoy these two inspiring videos!
by Steve Selden | Jan 20, 2015 | Churchill News
Below freezing temperatures have blown in from the north across the Hudson Bay and settled into the Churchill region lowlands. The snow covered tundra and stunted spruce trees are frosted over and the land has fallen into a deep hibernation for the remainder of winter.
The extended forecast will make most people shiver though in the north they tend to adjust to the cold once it becomes a daily norm. Take a look at the short – term outlook at this Environment Canada website.
Winds and cold temperatures in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
With the cold comes general good visibility this time of year. This is the reason, coupled with the higher solar flare activity, that February and March are optimal months for northern lights viewing around the polar regions. In these months the axis of the earth is slightly more aligned with the sun’s axis producing more auroral bands in the region.
The extensive number of clear nights with the occasional winter blizzard make for incredible
northern lights viewing and photography. Extended hours of darkness provide greater opportunities for aurora viewing as well. The snowy landscape enhances the scenes with reflective light. Even half to full moons during these months make for some unique lighting on the landscape and also the chance to get some great photos of the lights and moon together. This is the time to see northern lights in Churchill!
Photography of the northern lights has become a passion in the north. Brad Josephs photo.
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by Steve Selden | Jan 18, 2015 | Churchill Photography
The aurora or northern lights season in Churchill, MB. On February first the first Natural Habitat group of travelers will head north to immerse themselves in some Arctic culture and hopefully experience the incredible magic in the sky. look for updates on all that’s going on up there over the months of February and March. It should be an exciting couple of months!
Incredible shot of musher hut with aurora above. Brad Josephs photo.
Swirling northern lights. Jeremy Pearson photo.
Northern lights in Churchill. Jeremy Pearson photo.
Aurora Borealis in Churchill, Manitoba. Photo Colby Brokvist
