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Douglas Sturgess

Douglas Sturgess

DREAMS OF ICE

A lone polar bear rests on a barren Arctic shore, its white fur glowing softly against the dark stones. In the stillness, there’s both peace and fragility, a quiet reminder of life enduring at the edge of a frozen world.

Awards

Nature Photography Contest

2025

Nominee

Animals

Non Professional

DREAMS OF ICE

A lone polar bear rests on a barren Arctic shore, its white fur glowing softly against the dark stones. In the stillness, there’s both peace and fragility, a quiet reminder of life enduring at the edge of a frozen world.

About Artist

Douglas Sturgess

I’m Doug Sturgess, a self-taught photographer drawn to the quiet power of contrast. Black and white photography strips away distraction and reveals what’s essential—the texture of a moment, the line of a horizon, the emotion in a face. My work focuses on landscapes and wildlife, often in remote places where light and shadow take center stage. Whether it’s the stark calm of Arctic ice or the structure of a city scene, I aim to make each image feel timeless, honest, and alive.

Douglas Sturgess

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Aerial, Architecture, Fine Art, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature

Location

United States of America

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