Russian Miner Working In The Arctic Circle Spends His Work Breaks Capturing Rare Photos of Foxes Enjoying The Snow
Far above the Arctic Circle, where winter seems to linger forever, a Russian miner has turned his breaks into a quiet wildlife photo project. Ivan Kislov works long shifts in the remote north, but when he is off the clock, he is usually out looking for foxes in the snow.
Based in Magadan, Kislov spends his free time photographing the animals that live in one of Russia’s harshest regions. The foxes, in particular, keep drawing him back, since they are curious, expressive, and often willing to pose for the camera.
That mix of extreme weather and playful wildlife gives his photos a surprising warmth, and the foxes seem to know exactly how to steal the show.
"Foxes are curious and can come very close, and I shoot with wide-angle and telephoto lenses."
A family.
This little guy is all wet.
Change of seasons also means fur change.
Playing
Stretching after getting some sleep.
Foxes kissing.
They are inquisitive creatures.
Young ones playing.
Enjoying the sun.
They can even laugh.
They keep each other warm.
The foxes do not seem shy about the camera.
This is similar to Gilardini enduring 117 hours in brutal cold to capture polar bear photos.
What is this? Should I eat it?
Just gazing into the distance.
Mom is looking after her cubs.
Sometimes it can get freezing.
Cubs are hugging each other.
This one is angry.
You can see how strong the winds are in that region.
Out here, even the weather looks dramatic.
Such beautiful creatures.
Some howling to gather the family.
Mother nursing her cubs.
And here is the author.
He found plenty of beauty on the edge of the Arctic.
Wait, fishermen spotted a mysterious figure stranded on an iceberg miles from shore, too.
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