About the Author
Bela is one of he most celebrated wildlife and nature photographers in North America. He enthusiastically meets the challenges of photography in the rugged North American wilderness, the harsh and unforgiving Canadian Arctic and the wilds of the Alaskan frontier. The results of his photographic efforts are not easily come by. Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, or skiing, Bela patiently searches out his subjects to capture them on film in their natural environment. His exhilaration after being in the back country conveys his naturalist's love for the wilderness and his dedication to his profession.
Bela brings an artistic precision to the subjects of his photography. His attention to detail in both composition and technique proved to be an award-winning combination which has earned him international respect. In 1988, at twenty-seven years of age, Bela was awarded Canada's highest photographic honour, the Master of Photographic Arts Award for proven photographic quality and ability. He is the youngest recipient of the MPA Award on record.