An award-winning wildlife photographer shared his Arctic adventure at a fundraising event.

Bob Johnson, a volunteer reserve warden, recounted his Arctic expedition as part of the Hawk and Owl Trust's event for Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, near Fakenham, on September 27.

The event, named The Kingdom of the Ice Bear, was based on Mr Johnson's four-week voyage on a historic seal hunting boat in the Arctic in 2018.

The journey saw him photograph polar bears up close and sail into the remote fjords of Northern Svalbard.

‘The Kingdom of the Ice Bear’ fundraising event for Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, Norfolk ‘The Kingdom of the Ice Bear’ fundraising event for Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, Norfolk (Image: Bob Johnson)

Mr Johnson faced freezing temperatures and rugged conditions, yet captured breathtaking encounters with polar bears.

He also shared tales of life onboard the Havsel, Norway’s last seal hunting vessel, now used by the BBC to film nature documentaries like Frozen Planet.

Mr Johnson's passion for wildlife photography was sparked by a trip to Africa in 2006.

Since then, he has travelled to more than 50 countries.

Bob’s journey took him deep into the remote fjords of Northern Svalbard Bob’s journey took him deep into the remote fjords of Northern Svalbard (Image: Bob Johnson) He also expressed his love for the diverse array of  Norfolk wildlife, including barn owls, marsh harriers and kingfishers.

The proceeds from the event will directly support the Hawk and Owl Trust’s conservation projects at Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve.