ADVERTISEMENT

From the icy wilderness of the Arctic to the remote corners of the South Pacific, Martin Gregus has spent nearly two decades capturing the planet’s most extraordinary wildlife. Growing up in Bratislava, Slovakia, surrounded by artists and guided by his father’s photography, Martin’s passion for the natural world ignited at just eight years old, and it hasn’t stopped since.

Best known for his breathtaking polar bear expeditions, including the viral project 33 Days Among the Bears featured in National Geographic, Martin continues to push the boundaries of wildlife cinematography. Now based in Canada, he works as a DOP and drone pilot on cinematic projects for Disney, BBC, and Netflix, while sharing his knowledge through exhibitions, TEDx talks, and workshops around the world.

Scroll down to see some of his most breathtaking images, capturing the beauty, strength, and fragility of wildlife, and read what we learned about the photographer in our exclusive interview.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | youtube.com | matkopictures.com

#1

Martin Gregus Jr

mywildlive Report

Whiskers
Community Member
8 months ago

How adorable!

View more comments
RELATED:
    #2

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago

    I always wanted a set of Russian nesting polar bears.

    View more comments
    #3

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    This is beautiful Fireweed. The only Fireweed I've seen was in Alaska and it was more red. I like this better.

    View more comments
    #4

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago

    Spectacular!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #5

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    Sooou sweeet!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #6

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    ”Helloouu! Anyone there?”

    #7

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    Touching and sweet!

    #8

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Gail Lott
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago

    This one is my favorite. I want it as a poster lol

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #9

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Panda'sMom
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 months ago

    Ouch! I have sand in my eyes!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #10

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    The Kiss

    #11

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Panda'sMom
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 months ago

    Sneaky. Sneaky?

    View more comments
    #12

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    So beautiful!

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #13

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    🥰

    #14

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    The old guy! Bless him!

    #15

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    Bearkat!😸

    #16

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Marlene Ricker
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I thought there was just one bear at first!!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #17

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    They’re making a heart!

    #18

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    I know the feeling.

    #19

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    #20

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago

    Adorable.

    #21

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Panda'sMom
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 months ago

    Leave me alone!

    #22

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    Have you seen mah bucket??

    View more comments
    #23

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Whiskers
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    Looks wonderful, but the ice and snow he needs is no longer there. So sad!

    View more comments
    #24

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    8 months ago

    Today I learned that a group of Walruses is a Huddle.

    View more comments
    #25

    Martin Gregus Jr

    mywildlive Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago

    The Chosen One.