Russian photographer Olga Barantseva captured these incredible shots of Russian family playing with a giant brown bear. The images look straight out of a fairytale, showing a softer side to the big predator. As part of an anti-hunting campaign, the extraordinary photos are meant to "show the natural harmony between humans and bears," according to Barantseva. The bear, named Stepan, weighs more than 1,400 pounds and stands at a height of over 7 feet, but he is completely docile and willing to pose with his human collaborators. Stepan was rescued from hunters as a cub by his owner, professional circus trainer Yury Panteleenko. The bear was raised to be people-friendly, and has played roles in over 20 Russian films.
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Probably The world's best parents
Anyone who's ever tried to take a good photo of their pet will know just how difficult it can be to even get them to look at the camera, let alone look somewhat happy. So, imagine how annoying it must be to be taking a completely pet-free photo only for your pet to jump in and show off their best pose. To brighten your day, we've collected some of our favorite pet photobombs of all time.
Instead of portraying the (extremely) occasional perfect moments, Danielle Guenther, a family photographer and a mom herself, decided to capture the real moments of parenting. Sooo funny!
