Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/08/16/brown-bears-of-finland/ # 12 awesome images of the Brown Bears of Finland Published on August 16, 2019 [![One Of The Large Male Bears Reflected Beautifully In The Lake Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday 1](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-large-male-bears-reflected-beautifully-in-the-lake-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday-1.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-large-male-bears-reflected-beautifully-in-the-lake-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday-1.jpg) This is the second set of images captured by Dan of the wild [Brown Bears of Finland](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/brown-bears-of-finland/). You can view the first set [here.](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=35066&action=edit) Most of these images were taken in [Suomussalmi](https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/suomussalmi/), our location for photographing bear cubs. [![A Pair Of Large Brown Bears Have A Noisy Encouter In The Forest Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-pair-of-large-brown-bears-have-a-noisy-encouter-in-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-pair-of-large-brown-bears-have-a-noisy-encouter-in-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![A Trio Of Brown Bear Cubs Pose For The Camera In The Forest Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-trio-of-brown-bear-cubs-pose-for-the-camera-in-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-trio-of-brown-bear-cubs-pose-for-the-camera-in-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![A Trio Of Brown Bear Cubs Two Of Whom Are Playfighting Play In The Forest Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-trio-of-brown-bear-cubs-two-of-whom-are-playfighting-play-in-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-trio-of-brown-bear-cubs-two-of-whom-are-playfighting-play-in-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) The bears were quite happy to hang around the hides which meant Dan could take his time & even try for some more creative shots as well as tight portraits. [![Almost Close Enough To Reach Out Touch One Of The Large Male Bears Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/almost-close-enough-to-reach-out-touch-one-of-the-large-male-bears-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/almost-close-enough-to-reach-out-touch-one-of-the-large-male-bears-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![One Of The Adult Brown Bears Emerges From The Darkness Of The Forest Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-adult-brown-bears-emerges-from-the-darkness-of-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-adult-brown-bears-emerges-from-the-darkness-of-the-forest-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) He also managed to capture some beautiful behaviour shots of the bears climbing trees & swimming! I really think that the rain adds something special to the image of the bear standing up by the tree. [![One Of The Brown Bears Investigates A Tree Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-brown-bears-investigates-a-tree-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-brown-bears-investigates-a-tree-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![One Of The Brown Bears Swims In The Lake Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-brown-bears-swims-in-the-lake-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-brown-bears-swims-in-the-lake-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![With Her Brown Bear Cubs Safe In A Tree Their Mother Stands Guard Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/with-her-brown-bear-cubs-safe-in-a-tree-their-mother-stands-guard-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/with-her-brown-bear-cubs-safe-in-a-tree-their-mother-stands-guard-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) Dan said: “Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for an impressive trip to [Finland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/finland/). I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, with a good group of people. It was my first trip with you guys, but I don’t expect it to be my last, & I hope that I get the chance to visit Finland & the bears again in the future.” Thanks to [Dan](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/dan/) for sharing his beautiful images with us & we hope to see you again soon! [![Here He Comes One Of The Large Male Bears Moves Through The Undergrowth Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/here-he-comes-one-of-the-large-male-bears-moves-through-the-undergrowth-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/here-he-comes-one-of-the-large-male-bears-moves-through-the-undergrowth-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![One Of The Adult Brown Bears Investigates A Tree Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-adult-brown-bears-investigates-a-tree-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-adult-brown-bears-investigates-a-tree-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) [![One Of The Adult Brown Bears Emerges From Behind A Tree Image Captured During The Natureslens Majestic Brown Bears Cubs Of Finland Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-adult-brown-bears-emerges-from-behind-a-tree-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/one-of-the-adult-brown-bears-emerges-from-behind-a-tree-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-majestic-brown-bears-cubs-of-finland-photography-holiday.jpg) - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. **Related Trips:** [Brown Bears of Finland Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/brown-bears-of-finland/) **Explore by Country:** [Finland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/finland/) **Related Species:** [Brown Bear](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/brown-bear/), [Common Raven](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/common-raven/), [White-tailed Eagle](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/white-tailed-eagle/) & [Wolverine](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/wolverine/) ## Share this post - - - - [![A Goose Stepping Vulture Photographed During The Natureslens Zimanga Photo Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-goose-stepping-vulture-photographed-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photo-tour.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/14/zimanga-photo-tour/) ### [Beautiful safari images from Alan’s Zimanga Photo Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/14/zimanga-photo-tour/) April 14, 2019 Part three of a series of blog posts showcasing Alan's images from his Zimanga photo tour taken on game drives… - [![A Common Spadefoot Toad Photographed In Bulgaria During The Natureslens Reptiles Amphibians Of Bulgaria Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a-common-spadefoot-toad-photographed-in-bulgaria-during-the-natureslens-reptiles-amphibians-of-bulgaria-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/09/07/reptiles-amphibians-of-bulgaria/) ### [30 images of the diminutive Reptiles & Amphibians of Bulgaria](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/09/07/reptiles-amphibians-of-bulgaria/) September 7, 2019 For 2019, Reptiles & Amphibians of Bulgaria was a brand new trip that covers the western side of Bulgaria heading… - [![Illuminated By The Softer Evening Light This Puffin Poses For A Classic Skomer Image Photographed During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Skomer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-the-softer-evening-light-this-puffin-poses-for-a-classic-skomer-image-photographed-during-the-natureslens-atlantic-puffins-of-skomer-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/11/16/puffins-of-skomer/) ### [Puffins of Skomer by Sue](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/11/16/puffins-of-skomer/) November 16, 2018 Sue attended our Puffins of Skomer photography holiday in June & has kindly sent in some of her images to… Next step ### Find your next wildlife photography holiday Browse small-group trips by destination, subject, season and photographic goal. 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