A male polar enjoys a slumped out snooze, SVALBARD, NORWAY, CHARMING IMAGES of a polar bear cub cocooned in its mum’s loving embrace have been captured. Images show the beautiful mother and cub nestled in the snow as the sun sets, with silhouetted trees in the background. Other images reveal another polar bear mum, being used as a climbing frame by her cute cub and later enjoying some cuddle-time. Contrastingly male polar bears are snapped having a daytime snooze and posing for the camera. These images were captured by photographer Isabel Jauss (46) from Hamburg, Germany. Isabel took her passion for polar bear photography to Manitoba, Canada and Svalbard, Norway to capture these beautiful shots on her Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S. “Whenever I see a polar bear, I feel a sense of blissful wonder,” said Isabel. “The bond between mothers and cubs is heartwarming, yet playful, as the cubs nip at their mothers’ ears or paws, refusing to rest. “They’re little rascals at heart. “Finding the mums and cubs takes a big effort. “If you are lucky and very patient may you find a relaxed mother that plays with her young and sleeps and snuggles in front of you. “Every polar bear encounter takes patience, determination due to temperatures and accessibility and some luck. “They’re one of my favourite subjects to photograph. “With their long, swan-like necks and raw power, they move gracefully through the harsh Arctic landscape. “Subadult bears can be shy or delightfully goofy, exploring their territory with curiosity and playfulness. They’re always a joy to photograph. “Big males, on the other hand, tend to keep their distance, but the sheer strength and elegance they display as they traverse their environment never fails to leave me in awe. “Normally you get the males walking and with some luck you can follow them for a while. “Photographing wildlife in winter is always a challenge, especially near the Earth’s poles. “The conditions for the human body and the equipment are not easy. “I’m drawn to the pristine whites of the landscapeÃłit feels pure and untouched, evoking a sense of innocence.” ENDS.