It is springtime in Finnish Lapland. A large male Brown Bear is itching and rubbing his back against the trunk of a birch tree. This also allows the Bear to leave his scent with a message: 'I am single and looking for a partner'. In this work, the massive Brown Bear forms a nice contrast against the bright fresh spring green of the birches.
Welcome to Chris Stenger's site. I have been an enthusiastic landscape, nature and travel photographer for more than 50 years, mainly photographing on long trips to all kinds of pristine areas. I see myself as a contemplative photographer, who enjoys spending hours or days on a single.. Read more…