Russian miner Ivan Kislov doesn’t spend his breaks in the staff room chomping on a soggy sandwich; he creeps out into the wilderness of Chukotka, Russia, to capture these gorgeous photographs of foxes.
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Ivan says that photography is his “relaxation from routine”.
He enjoys “hikes to inaccessible places, raftings or just simple walking tours to observe the wildlife.”
“Foxes are curious and can come very close.”
“I shoot with wide angle and telephoto lenses,” explains Ivan.
Chukotka is Russia’s most north-eastern region. Brrr.
Ivan has shot the foxes playing with their very adorable cubs.
As well as capturing tender moments between foxy friends.
And sometimes, just occasionally, it’s NOT snowing.
… but usually it is.
Although the foxes don’t seem to mind the cold.
And clearly neither does Ivan.
About half of Chukotka is above the Arctic circle.
But these aren’t even Arctic Foxes — they’re just regular guys who live way, way up north.
With winter temperatures as low as -35 degrees celsius, we bet they’re glad of all that fluffy fur.
Factoid: Chukotka is 3,700 miles from Moscow.
While Chukotka is rich in oil, gas, gold and coal, most of the residents earn a living through reindeer herding.
Chukotka has hardly any roads and even shipping is halted for half the year as the ports are completely frozen.
Which is probably why the foxes are more curious than frightened of Ivan and his camera.
Which is good news for us, because we can look at pictures of adorable foxes all day long. Thanks, Ivan!
You can see more of Ivan’s work at his website and 500px.