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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 an Atlanta based photographer with more than 24 years of experience creating immersive landscape, wildlife, and abstract imagery inspired by the natural world, especially the Arctic. My work focuses on light, atmosphere, and a sense of place, with each piece crafted to bring a timeless sense of depth, calm, and presence into residential and commercial spaces.

Douglas Sturgess

Photographic Areas of Focus

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

Location

United States of America

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