Bear Beginnings: New Life on the Ice << Back to Feature Page View exclusive photographs and get the facts behind the frame. Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Snuggling With Mama Photograph by Norbert Rosing A polar bear cub finds refuge from frigid winds on the Manitoba landscape. About three months old, the cub relies entirely on its mother for food and protection—and may stay with her for more than two years. Camera: Leica R8 Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50 Lens: Leica Apo-Telyt-Module-R 4.0/560 Speed and F-Stop: 1/250 @ f/8 Weather Conditions: Sunny, heavy winds Time of Day: Late afternoon Lighting Techniques: Natural light

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