Just chilling...

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 2, 2016146 views11 comments

I don't think there is any need for anything else to be said in addition to the title? Would love to know what he was thinking?

Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) lying on the frozen ice pack, chilling
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 200-400f/4 HH
Exposure: 1/640s at f/8 ISO2500 EV +1.33
Original format: Landscape, slight crop
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2015.5

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Paula LeVay on October 2, 2016 at 11:14 AM

Brilliant pic! I can imagine this image on calendars, posters, holiday cards, etc. devil

Registered on July 29, 2016, 66 Posts, 270 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 2, 2016 at 4:42 PM

Just a really nice capture Steve. Great high key portrait of this bear. devil

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 2, 2016 at 5:42 PM

What a great pose. The texture in the fur on the appendages is a nice bonus.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 2, 2016 at 6:15 PM

WOW! I can't imagine it with a better pose, Steve. Goes to show that even the most feared predators can show their fun side. Marvelous image!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 2, 2016 at 6:46 PM

Top shelf. devil

Great exposure, great pose. I especially think this showcases how important an eye level point of view is in making a capture really pop.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on October 2, 2016 at 7:16 PM

Amazing image in all regards. He is probably thinking "I should not have eaten that last seal".

Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 2, 2016 at 9:03 PM

Looks like the bear is in a slump! sad

Reminds me of some of Tom Mangelson's polar bear images, with a good touch of humor along with some great details...I'm still chuckling about this view.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 3, 2016 at 9:16 AM

Terrific pose n awesome frame !!!

Jagdeep Rajut devil

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on October 3, 2016 at 9:31 AM

I like the contrast with the snow, and who wouldn't enjoy seeing this pose. Should be popular. I agree with you that it speaks for itself.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 5, 2016 at 4:55 PM

Too cool Steve. This is just great all the way around.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 17, 2016 at 4:14 PM

Love it! not the tiniest nit from me.
I agree this is a very sell-able image.
sandy

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