Searching for the European Brown bear

  In May, we embarked on a short trip to Finland with the primary goal of photographing brown bears in their natural habitat. After some research and tips from fellow photographers, we booked our photography expedition directly with the Martinselkonen Wildlife Centre. Day 1: Flight to Kajaani, Finland We flew with Finnair, connecting through Helsinki, before finally landing in Kajaani. Upon arrival, our guide picked us up and led us through the Finnish taiga forests to Pirttivaara, which is 160 kilometers from Kajaani. The base for our bear excursion was an old Russian border post, transformed into a basic yet […]