An amazing opportunity came my way in September to travel to Kaktovik, Alaska and photograph the polar bears on Barter Island. Kaktovik sits on the northern coast of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge along the Beaufort Sea. Most days it was in the 20° range with a wind chill factor taking it well below zero. This is fall in Kaktovik, some snow days, some sun days, but always cold wind on your face, blowing through and breaking the barrier of layers of wool clothing, giving