/ 2025 / Nature / Wildlife

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Dorota SENECHAL, France
• Studio
  BDK PHOTOGRAPHY
• Website
  https://brunodorotaphotography.com

"Opayastin" means "Great Wind" in the Cree language.

Far away from any settlements and any human presence, with the help of Native American Indians, I explored by traditional sled on the snow, during several weeks, one of the most pristine, remote and wilderness places in Far North Canada in winter, in quest for wild grey wolves.

Never hunted, the wolves have no fear of humans.

When we finally found them, they came by curiosity, at a distance of few meters only, allowing me to take some incredible close-ups of wolves in the wild, one day of strong blizzard, and without any hide or baits.

Polish-American, living now in France, professional wildlife photographer and great traveler, multi-awarded in different international photography contests, I am travelling regularly all over the world with my husband, trying to capture the wonders and the beauties, but also the fragility of our Planet. In nature, and especially in arctic and cold places, this is where I like to be, and this is where I can express my creativity. Each reportage is always beginning by a careful preparation and study of the species to photograph, their behaviors and places to explore. This is when the dream begin

Awards Multi awarded at several international photography contests since more than 10 years.

Full list of awards on my website page :

https://brunodorotaphotography.com/en/authors#award-section