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Celebrity Polar bear!

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Posted by Peter Cairns on September 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Celebrity Polar bear!
Just spent the best part of two weeks with a wonderful group in the arctic where for around ten minutes, I had one of the most enthralling photography sessions of my life. Hidden away in a remote fjord out of season, it was hard to imagine that the images captured that day by our privileged group were anything but unique. But we live in changing times and only a week or so later, images of this bear (and several others) feasting on a dead whale, had hit the internet and subsequently the pages of the world's newspapers. Apparently we were not quick enough!

The physical world of the polar bear is changing but the technological world we all inhabit is changing too. A few more images shortly at www.northshots.com/blog

Peter Cairns
www.northshots.com

Canon 5dII, 24-105mm, ISO200.
Posted by Craig Churchill on September 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM
I can only mirror Petes comments,it was truly amazing and that moment will remain with me for a very long time!

Great shot Pete!!

And thanks for a remarkable trip!


Craig :toast:
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Tom_W on September 18, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Arresting image.

I have seen similar ones put out about the start of August from Spitsbergen.. was the whale in Magdalena fjord?

Stunning experience - envious.

T

Posted by Danny Green on September 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Oh that looks good, great comp and look forward to seeing more.

Danny :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on September 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Peter

Cracking shot what an experience.
:wink:
Posted by Christian Axelsen on September 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Great enviro shot Pete, must have been a sight to see oh man :toast:

/Chris
Posted by Mark Davies on September 18, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Hi Peter , super image and story to accompany it. Pleased you had a great time and fulfilling experience.However , there is a blue hue to the image and quick tap of auto colour in PS brings out more in the bear/whale and better contrast. Just a thought.....
Posted by Drew Mellowship on September 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I really like this image, it seems to tell a much bigger story than what you see in the image alone. It works for me, nicely captured.

Drew :smile:
Posted by Paul Thomas on September 18, 2009 at 1:11 PM
A bit of luck for you and a huge slice of luck for the bear. I don't like the composition though. It just distracts from the real story.

Paul
Posted by Edwin kats on September 18, 2009 at 1:38 PM
O man, this is a stunning shot. Great comp. No nits for me.

Absolutely fantastic,

Edwin Kats
Posted by Cheryl Surry on September 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM
:frown:

And thanks I had a rubbish couple of weeks at work :wink:

Seriously I'm glad everyone got to see some polar bears and to appreciate their predicament, just wish my own circumstances had not changed earlier in the year such that I had to abandon ship.

I'd say look forward to seeing more, but it will have to be through gritted teeth :toast:
Posted by john macpherson on September 18, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Dont look through your teeth Cheryl it makes the picture all fuzzy........:-)

Nice on Mr Cairns! Your usual high standard - like the tongue sticking out - yah boo to you mr cameraman!
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 18, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Captivating shot Pete - 'nuff said...
Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 18, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Great shot and accompanying story. Very envious. :toast:
Posted by Patrick De Paepe on September 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM
This must have been a GREAT experience.
The story makes the picture even better.
Great work congrats...
Posted by Mark Sisson on September 21, 2009 at 2:29 AM
Good job you were looking forward to the trip... :wink:

Cracking stuff, as is the lighting on your second post too.

:toast:

Mark