Polar Bear Photography Challenges

The video explores the impact of climate change on polar bear migration in Churchill, highlighting the opportunities for local guides. It follows Andrew and Dennis as they attempt to photograph a swimming polar bear, emphasizing the challenges and strategies involved. The duo successfully captures a stunning over-under shot, reflecting on the experience and the importance of patience and emotion control in wildlife photography.

What is one of the main reasons more polar bears are arriving earlier in Churchill?

• Increased food supply

• Decline in Arctic sea ice

• More human settlements

• Warmer winters

How do longer summers affect the polar bear guides in Churchill?

• They have less work

• They face more competition

• They have more opportunities

• They need to travel more

What is the main risk Andrew faces while trying to capture the photograph?

• Falling into the water

• Losing his camera

• Running out of time

• Getting too close to the bear

Why is it important for Andrew to remain calm while photographing the bear?

• To avoid scaring the bear

• To keep the camera steady

• To ensure the lighting is right

• To prevent the bear from swimming away

What strategy do Andrew and Dennis use to photograph the bear?

• Chasing the bear

• Waiting for the bear to swim to them

• Using a drone

• Luring the bear with food

What was the outcome of Dennis's first summer bear guiding gig?

• It was postponed

• It was a success

• It was a failure

• It was canceled

What did Andrew and Dennis witness after capturing the photograph?

• The bear playing with other bears

• The bear returning to the water

• The bear reaching the shore

• The bear hunting

What does Andrew compare the bear's appearance in the water to?

• A floating log

• An iceberg

• A large fish

• A small island

What was Dennis's reaction to Andrew's success in capturing the photograph?

• He was proud

• He was indifferent

• He was surprised

• He was upset

What is the deceptive aspect of the environment mentioned by Andrew?

• The weather conditions

• The bear's size

• The water's depth

• The ice's thickness